underrättelsechefers
Syllables
un-der-rätt-else-che-fers
Pronunciation
/ˈɵnːdɛrˌrɛtːɛlʃeːfɛrs/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
under + rätt + else-chef-ers
The word 'underrättelsechefers' is a Swedish noun meaning 'of the intelligence chiefs'. It's syllabified as un-der-rätt-else-che-fers, with stress on 'rätt'. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, and exemplifies Swedish's ability to form long words with consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The intelligence chiefs'
Of the intelligence chiefs
“Rapporten analyserades av underrättelsechefers experter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rätt'). The stress pattern is trochaic, but with a secondary stress potential on 'else'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. rätt — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a long vowel and a consonant.. else — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. che — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. fers — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
under
Old Norse origin, meaning 'under, below'. Intensifier.
rätt
Old Norse origin, meaning 'right, correct, justice'. Core meaning related to information.
else-chef-ers
Combination of suffixes: -else (noun-forming, Old Norse origin), -chef (borrowed from French, meaning 'chief'), -ers (genitive plural).
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided after the first consonant if it creates a pronounceable syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Complex consonant clusters are often broken up based on sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- Retroflex 'r' sound can affect vowel length.
- Genitive plural '-ers' pronunciation can vary slightly.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful syllabification.
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