utrikeskorrespondents
Syllables
ut-ri-kes-kor-res-pon-den-ts
Pronunciation
/ʊtˈriːkeskɔrːɛspɔndɛnts/
Stress
00010010
Morphemes
ut- + rikes- + -korrespondents
The word 'utrikeskorrespondents' is syllabified into eight syllables based on Swedish phonological rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. It's a compound noun with a prefix, root, and suffix, and the primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Foreign correspondents; journalists stationed in foreign countries to report on events.
Foreign correspondents
“Utrikeskorrespondenterna bevakade kriget noggrant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('den').
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, onset consonant 'u', vowel 't'.. ri — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'i'.. kes — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'e', coda consonant 's'.. kor — Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'o', long vowel.. res — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e', coda consonant 's'.. pon — Open syllable, onset consonant 'p', vowel 'o'.. den — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'n'.. ts — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ts'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to end in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless absolutely necessary.
- The 'sk' cluster in 'rikes' is treated as a single unit.
- The final '-s' is a clear marker of plurality and is syllabified as a separate syllable.
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