underrättelsepersonerna
Syllables
un-der-rätt-else-per-so-ner-na
Pronunciation
/ʊnˌdɛrˈrɛtːɛlsɛˌpɛrˈsɔnːɛrna/
Stress
00100000
Morphemes
under + rättelse + personerna
The word 'underrättelsepersonerna' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the intelligence officers'. It's syllabified as un-der-rätt-else-per-so-ner-na, with primary stress on 'rätt'. The word is formed by compounding and inflection, with morphemes originating from Old Norse and Latin. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel centrality.
Definitions
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Intelligence officers/personnel
The intelligence officers/personnel
“Underrättelsepersonerna arbetade dygnet runt för att skydda landet.”
“Regeringen litade på underrättelsepersonernas information.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rätt'). Swedish stress is generally weak, but content words receive slight prominence.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. rätt — Closed syllable, primary stress.. else — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. so — Open syllable, unstressed.. ner — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable if they can be part of the following syllable's onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Double consonants create heavier syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may cause minor shifts in syllable boundaries.
- The compound structure requires applying syllabification rules to each morpheme.
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