sexbrottsutredningarna
Syllables
sex-brotts-ut-red-ning-ar-na
Pronunciation
/sɛksˈbrɔtːsʊtˈreːdɪŋˌarnɑ/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
sex + brott + utredning-arna
The word 'sexbrottsutredningarna' is a complex Swedish noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows rules prioritizing open syllables and onset maximization, with stress falling on the third syllable ('red'). It refers to 'the sexual offense investigations'.
Definitions
- 1
The investigations of sexual offenses.
The sexual offense investigations.
“Polisen har inlett flera sexbrottsutredningar.”
“Resultaten av sexbrottsutredningarna är nu offentliga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('red') of 'utredning'. Swedish stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
sex — Open syllable, onset 's', rhyme 'eks'. Unstressed.. brotts — Closed syllable, onset 'br', rhyme 'otts'. Unstressed.. ut — Open syllable, onset 'u', rhyme 't'. Unstressed.. red — Open syllable, onset 'r', rhyme 'ed'. Stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'ing'. Unstressed.. ar — Open syllable, onset 'ar', rhyme 'na'. Unstressed.. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'a'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Vowel Break
Vowel sequences generally create syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the final root in compound words.
- The double 't' in 'brotts' doesn't affect syllabification.
- The 'r' sound is often retroflex, influencing syllable length perception.
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