statsministerpostens
Syllables
stats-mi-nis-ter-pos-tens
Pronunciation
/statsmɪnɪstɛrˈpɔstɛnːs/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
stats + minister + ens
The word 'statsministerpostens' is divided into six syllables: stats-mi-nis-ter-pos-tens. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from Germanic and Latin roots, with a genitive suffix indicating possession. Syllabification follows standard Swedish rules of open/closed syllables and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
The prime minister's post/office.
The Prime Minister's office
“Han kandiderade för statsministerpostens.”
“Statsministerpostens ansvar är stort.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mi').
Syllables
stats — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. nis — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. pos — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. tens — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'n', long consonant sound.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants (doubled consonants) affect syllable weight and pronunciation but don't alter syllable division.
- Geminate consonant 'n' in 'tens' affects syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are minor and don't significantly alter syllabification.
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