underrättelsepersons
Syllables
un-der-rätt-else-per-sons
Pronunciation
/ʊnˌdɛrˈrɛtːɛlsɛˌpɛrˈsɔnːs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
under- + rätt- + -elsepersons
The word 'underrättelsepersons' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'intelligence operative's'. It's divided into six syllables (un-der-rätt-else-per-sons) with primary stress on 'rätt'. The word is formed through compounding and suffixation, with morphemes originating from Old Norse and French. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Intelligence operative's
Intelligence operative's
“Underrättelsepersons rapport var avgörande.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rätt'). The sixth syllable ('sons') also receives secondary stress due to the genitive plural ending.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. rätt — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. else — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. sons — Closed syllable, primary stressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The genitive plural suffix '-persons' is a relatively recent borrowing and its integration into Swedish phonology is still evolving.
- The long consonant clusters are typical of Swedish but require careful consideration during syllabification.
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