utrikeskorrespondent
Syllables
ut-ri-kes-kor-res-pon-dent
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtˌriːkɛsˌkɔrːɛsˈpɔndɛnt/
Stress
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Morphemes
ut- + rikes- + -korrespondent
The word 'utrikeskorrespondent' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ut-ri-kes-kor-res-pon-dent. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of a prefix 'ut-', a root 'rikes-', and a suffix '-korrespondent'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules favoring open syllables and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
A journalist who reports from a foreign country.
Foreign correspondent
“Han är en erfaren utrikeskorrespondent.”
“Utrikeskorrespondenten rapporterade live från krigszonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-dent'). Secondary stress is present on the 'kor-' syllable.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. kes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ks'. kor — Closed syllable, long 'r' sound.. res — Closed syllable.. pon — Closed syllable.. dent — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are typically split to create syllables, but the specific split depends on the cluster's phonotactic properties.
- The 'rs' cluster is common in Swedish and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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