underrättelsetjänstemans
Syllables
un-der-rätt-el-se-tjänst-e-mans
Pronunciation
/ˈɵnːdɛrˌrɛtːɛlˌsɛːtjœnːsˈtemɑnːs/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
under- + rättelse- + -tjäns-te-mans
The word 'underrättelsetjänstemans' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and suffixation. Syllabification follows the open syllable preference and handles consonant clusters conservatively. Primary stress falls on the third and last syllables. It means 'intelligence officer's'.
Definitions
- 1
Intelligence officer's
Intelligence officer's
“Underrättelsetjänstemans rapport var avgörande.”
“Han är en erfaren underrättelsetjänsteman.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rätt') and the last syllable ('mans').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial consonant.. der — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rätt — Closed syllable, long vowel.. el — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. se — Open syllable, long vowel.. tjänst — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tj' followed by a long vowel.. e — Open syllable, short vowel.. mans — Closed syllable, long vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors syllables of the CV (consonant-vowel) structure.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless exceptionally complex.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel groupings are often treated as single syllables.
- Swedish compounding leads to long words.
- The genitive suffix '-mans' adds complexity.
- Regional pronunciation variations may affect vowel realization.
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