sanningskommissionerna
Syllables
san-nings-kom-mis-si-o-ner-na
Pronunciation
/ˈsanːɪŋsˌkɔmːɪˈɧɔnɛrˌna/
Stress
10001000
Morphemes
sanning-skommission + -erna
The word 'sanningskommissionerna' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the truth commissions'. It is syllabified as san-nings-kom-mis-si-o-ner-na, with primary stress on the first syllable of 'sanning' and 'sionerna'. The word is formed through compounding of 'sanning' (truth) and 'skommission' (commission) with the definite plural suffix '-erna'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and codas.
Definitions
- 1
A group appointed to investigate and report on a matter of public importance, specifically related to truth and reconciliation.
The truth commissions
“Sanningskommissionerna har publicerat sin rapport.”
“Arbetet med sanningskommissionerna var mycket känsligt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'sanning' and the first syllable of 'sionerna'. Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of the root word, but compounding can shift it.
Syllables
san — Open syllable, stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kom — Open syllable, unstressed.. mis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, stressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. ner — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets and Codas
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible in the onset and coda positions, avoiding stranded consonants.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- The double consonants (nn, mm, ss) do not affect the syllabification process.
- The consonant cluster /ɧɔn/ is a common feature of Swedish phonology and doesn't require special treatment.
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