regeringsrepresentant
Syllables
re-ge-rings-re-pre-sen-tant
Pronunciation
/rɛˈɡɛːrɪŋsˌrɛprɛsɛnˈtɑːn/
Stress
1001001
Morphemes
regering, representant + -s-
The word 'regeringsrepresentant' is a compound noun in Swedish, divided into seven syllables: re-ge-rings-re-pre-sen-tant. It follows Swedish syllabification rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('re'). The word consists of two roots ('regering' and 'representant') connected by a linking 's'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who represents the government in some capacity.
Government representative
“Regeringsrepresentanten deltog i konferensen.”
“Hon är en erfaren regeringsrepresentant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('re') and the last syllable ('tant').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, stressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. rings — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'rs' cluster divided.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. tant — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables are formed to maximize consonant onsets.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are broken up to create permissible syllable structures.
- The linking 's' between noun stems does not form a separate syllable.
- Minor regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not affect syllable division.
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