underrättelseagenternas
Syllables
un-der-rätt-el-se-a-gen-ter-nas
Pronunciation
/ˈɵnːdɛrˌrɛtːɛlˌseːaˈɡɛnːtɛrˌnas/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
under- + rätt- + -el-se-agent-erna-s
The word 'underrättelseagenternas' is a complex Swedish noun divided into nine syllables. Stress falls on the third syllable ('rätt'). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and codas, accommodating geminate consonants and consonant clusters common in Swedish phonology. The word consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, indicating its grammatical function as a genitive plural noun.
Definitions
- 1
of the intelligence agents
of the intelligence agents
“Polisen utredde underrättelseagenternas kopplingar till brottsligheten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rätt').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, onset with geminate consonant.. der — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. rätt — Closed syllable, geminate consonant coda.. el — Open syllable, liquid consonant coda.. se — Open syllable, consonant coda.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, geminate consonant coda.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. nas — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets and Codas
Swedish syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with as many consonants in the onset and coda as possible, following phonotactic constraints.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- Geminate consonants influence syllable weight but don't prevent syllable formation.
- Consonant clusters are common and follow established Swedish phonotactic rules.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but don't alter the core syllabic structure.
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