regeringstjänstemännen
Syllables
re-ge-ring-stjänste-män-nen
Pronunciation
/rɛˈjɛːrɪŋˌstjɛnːstɛˈmænːən/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
regering, tjänste, män + nen
The word 'regeringstjänstemännen' is a complex Swedish noun divided into six syllables: re-ge-ring-stjänste-män-nen. It's a compound word with multiple roots and a definite plural suffix. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'män'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The government officials
The government officials
“Regeringstjänstemännen arbetar för att genomföra politiken.”
“De nya regeringstjänstemännen fick en introduktion till sina arbetsuppgifter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'män' (1). Other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
re — Open syllable (CV), initial syllable.. ge — Open syllable (CV).. ring — Closed syllable (CVC).. stjänste — Complex syllable with consonant cluster.. män — Closed syllable (CVC), primary stressed syllable.. nen — Open syllable (CV), final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Swedish prefers open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.
- The 'stj-' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in Swedish and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
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