underrättelseväsende
Syllables
un-der-rät-tel-se-vä-sen-de
Pronunciation
/ˈɵnːdɛrˌrɛtːɛlˌsɛːvɛːsɛnːdɛ/
Stress
10001010
Morphemes
under- + rätt- + -elseväsende
The word 'underrättelseväsende' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'intelligence service'. It is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on '-rät-'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Swedish rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and accounting for geminate consonants and vowel length.
Definitions
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Intelligence service
Intelligence service
“Sveriges underrättelseväsende är ansvarigt för att skydda landet.”
“Han arbetar inom underrättelseväsendet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable '-rät-'. A secondary stress is present on '-väs-'. Stress is relatively even across the word.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable.. rät — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tel — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable, long vowel.. vä — Open syllable, long vowel.. sen — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. de — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority and the presence of vowels. Consonants are assigned to the syllable where they are most sonorous.
Geminate Consonant Effect
Geminate consonants (doubled consonants) lengthen the preceding syllable.
- Geminate consonants influence syllable weight and duration.
- Vowel length affects syllable prominence.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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