utrikeskorrespondenten
Syllables
ut-ri-kes-kor-res-pon-den-ten
Pronunciation
/ʊtˈriːkeskɔrːɛspɔndɛntən/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
ut- + rikes- + -en
The word 'utrikeskorrespondenten' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables based on Swedish syllabification rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('kor-'). It consists of a prefix 'ut-', a root 'rikes-', a stem 'korrespondent-', and a definite article suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
A journalist who reports from a foreign country.
The foreign correspondent
“Utrikeskorrespondenten rapporterade live från krigszonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('kor-'). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound nouns.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed level 0.. ri — Open syllable, stressed level 0.. kes — Closed syllable, stressed level 0.. kor — Closed syllable, stressed level 1.. res — Closed syllable, stressed level 0.. pon — Closed syllable, stressed level 0.. den — Closed syllable, stressed level 0.. ten — Closed syllable, stressed level 0.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish favors placing as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The 'r' sound can sometimes be syllabic, but in this case, it's part of the onset.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are minor and do not significantly affect syllable division.
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