undersökningsrapporterna
Syllables
un-der-sök-nings-rap-por-ter-na
Pronunciation
/ˈɵnːdɛrˌsøːkniŋsraˈpɔrtɛrna/
Stress
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Morphemes
under- + sök- + -nings-rapport-erna
The word 'undersökningsrapporterna' is a complex Swedish noun divided into eight syllables: un-der-sök-nings-rap-por-ter-na. It's a compound word with Germanic and French roots, and the primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The investigation reports
The investigation reports
“Polisen lämnade in undersökningsrapporterna till åklagaren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'por' in 'rapporterna'. Swedish stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root word, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable.. sök — Closed syllable, contains the root 'sök'.. nings — Closed syllable, contains the nominalizing suffix.. rap — Open syllable, part of the root 'rapport'.. por — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. na — Open syllable, contains the definite article suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving a single consonant at the end of a syllable if it can be part of an onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- The 'skn' cluster in 'undersökning' is treated as a single onset.
- The definite article '-erna' is always a separate syllable.
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