utrikesministerposterna
Syllables
ut-ri-kes-mi-nis-ter-pos-ter-na
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtˌrɪksmɪnɪstɛːrˌpɔstɛːrna/
Stress
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Morphemes
utrikes- + minister + -posterna
The word 'utrikesministerposterna' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the posts of foreign ministers'. It is divided into nine syllables following Swedish rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, composed of a prefix, two roots, and a definite plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The posts of foreign ministers
The posts of foreign ministers
“De nya utrikesministerposterna krävde erfarna diplomater.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ter'). Swedish has a stress-timed rhythm, with a tendency for stress on the first syllable of a compound, but it can shift in longer words.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ri — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. kes — Closed syllable, part of the prefix.. mi — Open syllable, beginning of the root.. nis — Closed syllable, part of the root.. ter — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. pos — Closed syllable, beginning of the second root.. ter — Closed syllable, part of the second root.. na — Open syllable, definite plural suffix.
Word Parts
utrikes-
Swedish, meaning 'foreign', composed of 'ut-' (out, from) and 'rikes-' (relating to the realm/state).
minister
Latin origin (*minister* - servant), noun root.
-posterna
Swedish grammatical suffix, definite plural form. Composed of '-post-' (position) and '-erna' (definite plural marker).
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Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV). Division occurs after vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless complex.
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are typically attached to the preceding syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries, but the syllabification rules apply consistently.
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