regeringshöjkvarterets
Syllables
re-ge-rings-höj-kvar-te-rets
Pronunciation
/rɛˈjɛːrɪŋsˌhœjkvɑːrtɛˈrɛts/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
regering, kvarter + ets
The word 'regeringshögkvarterets' is a complex Swedish noun divided into seven syllables. Stress falls on the second and penultimate syllables. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel-consonant boundaries. The word consists of roots 'regering' and 'kvarter' with the genitive suffix '-ets'.
Definitions
- 1
the government headquarters'
the government headquarters'
“Framför regeringshögkvarterets port stod demonstranter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rings') and the penultimate syllable ('rets').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ge — Open syllable, palatalized 'g' before 'e'. rings — Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster.. höj — Open syllable, initial consonant.. kvar — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. te — Open syllable, initial consonant.. rets — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Boundary
Syllables are typically divided at vowel-consonant boundaries, unless a consonant cluster allows for a larger onset.
- The 'sh' cluster is common and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The genitive suffix '-ets' is consistently treated as a single syllable.
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