underrättelsechefernas
Syllables
un-der-rätt-el-se-che-fer-nas
Pronunciation
/ˈɵnːdɛrˌrɛtːɛlˌseːʃeːfɛrˌnɑːs/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
under- + rätt- + -el-se-chef-ernas
The word 'underrättelsechefernas' is a complex Swedish noun divided into eight syllables. It features a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rätt'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, with consonants assigned based on pronounceability. Geminate consonants are present but do not alter syllable boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
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of the intelligence chiefs
“Besluten fattades av underrättelsechefernas råd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rätt').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial geminate consonant.. der — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. rätt — Closed syllable, geminate consonant at the end.. el — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. se — Open syllable, long vowel.. che — Open syllable, long vowel.. fer — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. nas — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus. Consonants are assigned to the adjacent syllable based on pronounceability.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken down based on the ease of pronunciation, typically assigning consonants to the syllable with the closest vowel.
- Geminate consonants do not affect syllable division but are important for phonetic realization.
- The complex morphology of Swedish nouns can lead to long words with numerous syllables.
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