undersökningskommissionen
Syllables
un-der-sök-nings-kom-mis-sio-nen
Pronunciation
/ˈɵnːdɛrˌsøːkniŋsˌkɔmɪˈsiɔːnɛn/
Stress
00010111
Morphemes
under-sök- + kommiss- + -nings-ion-en
The word 'undersökningskommissionen' is a complex Swedish noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, resulting in eight syllables. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word means 'the investigation commission' and is a common term in Swedish political and legal contexts.
Definitions
- 1
A committee or commission appointed to investigate a matter.
The investigation commission
“Undersökningskommissionen publicerade sin rapport.”
“Regeringen tillsatte en undersökningskommission.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sio' in 'kommissionen'). Swedish stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial consonant.. der — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sök — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. kom — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mis — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sio — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets (e.g., 'sk' in 'undersökning').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible cluster.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes within a compound word.
- The 'nings' sequence is a common suffix and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of the onset maximization rule.
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