underrättelseväsendena
Syllables
un-der-rät-tel-se-vä-sen-de-na
Pronunciation
/ʊnˌdɛrˈrɛtːɛlsɛˌvɛːsɛnˌdeːna/
Stress
001000000
Morphemes
under- + rättelseväsen + -dena
The word 'underrättelseväsendena' is a complex Swedish noun divided into nine syllables (un-der-rät-tel-se-vä-sen-de-na). Stress falls on the third syllable ('rät'). It's a compound word formed from the prefix 'under-', the root 'rättelseväsen', and the suffix '-dena'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
the intelligence services
the intelligence services
“Underrättelseväsendena arbetar för att skydda landet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rät'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words can shift stress.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. rät — Closed syllable, stressed.. tel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. vä — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV), dividing around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless exceptionally complex.
Compound Word Stress
Stress in compound words can shift, often falling on the first element or a prominent syllable.
- The word is a standard example of Swedish compound noun formation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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