underrättelsekretsars
Syllables
un-der-rät-tel-se-krets-ars
Pronunciation
/ˈɵnːdɛrˌrâtːɛlˌsɛːkrɛtsɑːrs/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
under + rätt + elsekretsars
The word 'underrättelsekretsars' is a complex Swedish noun divided into seven syllables: un-der-rät-tel-se-krets-ars. It features a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. The primary stress falls on 'rät'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles, with consideration for geminate consonants and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The circles or networks of intelligence agencies.
Intelligence circles/networks
“Polisen samarbetade med underrättelsekretsars för att förhindra terrorattacker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rät'). The stress pattern is relatively flat, but 'rät' is the most prominent syllable.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. rät — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, geminate consonant.. tel — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. se — Open syllable, long vowel.. krets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ars — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable generally contains one vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.
- Geminate consonants affect syllable weight and pronunciation duration.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not alter syllable division.
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