utrikesministerposternas
Syllables
ut-ri-kes-mi-nis-ter-pos-ter-na-s
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtːrɪksmɪnɪstɛrˌpɔstɛrˈnaːs/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
ut- + rikesminister + posternas
The word 'utrikesministerposternas' is a complex Swedish noun divided into ten syllables. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ri'). It's formed from the prefix 'ut-', the root 'rikesminister', and the suffix 'posternas'. Syllabification follows the vowel-nucleus rule, allowing for consonant clusters within syllables. The genitive plural suffix presents a minor pronunciation variation but doesn't alter the syllable division.
Definitions
- 1
of the foreign minister's posts/positions
of the foreign minister's posts
“Diskussionen gällde utrikesministerposternas framtid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ri' in 'rikes').
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ri — Closed syllable, primary stress.. kes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable.. nis — Closed syllable.. ter — Open syllable.. pos — Closed syllable.. ter — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. s — Syllable ending with a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Pronounceable consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Final Consonant
Final consonants can form a syllable on their own, especially in genitive plural forms.
- The genitive plural suffix *-nas* can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel /nəs/.
- Geminate consonants (double 't') are common and don't necessarily trigger syllable division.
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