underrättelsecentrumet
Syllables
un-der-rät-tel-se-cen-tru-met
Pronunciation
/ɵnˌdɛrˈrɛtːɛlsɛnˈtrʉːmɛt/
Stress
00100110
Morphemes
under + rättelse + centrumet
The word 'underrättelsecentrumet' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and vowel peaks. Stress falls on 'tru' in 'centrumet'. It consists of the prefix 'under-', the root 'rättelse', and the suffix 'centrumet'. It means 'intelligence center' and is a common term in Swedish.
Definitions
- 1
A place where intelligence is gathered and analyzed.
Intelligence center
“Polisen har ett nytt underrättelsecentrum.”
“All information samlas in på underrättelsecentrumet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'tru' in 'centrumet'. Swedish stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root word, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. der — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. rät — Open syllable, long vowel followed by a consonant.. tel — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. se — Open syllable, vowel.. cen — Open syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. tru — Open syllable, stressed syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. met — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the morphemes, but phonetic flow is considered.
- Geminate consonant 'tt' in 'rättelse' influences syllable weight.
- The 'under-' prefix can be pronounced quickly, sometimes almost as a single syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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