utrikesministerposts
Syllables
ut-ri-kes-mi-nis-ter-posts
Pronunciation
/ˈʉːtˌrɪːkɛsˌmɪnɪstɛːrpɔːsts/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
ut- + rikesminister + -posts
The word 'utrikesministerposts' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ut-ri-kes-mi-nis-ter-posts. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ri-'). The word is composed of the prefix 'ut-', the root 'rikesminister', and the suffix '-posts'. Syllabification follows standard Swedish rules, prioritizing vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
Positions or posts held by foreign ministers.
Foreign minister posts
“De lediga utrikesministerposts lockade många sökande.”
“Regeringen utsåg nya personer till utrikesministerposts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ri-').
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ri — Open, stressed syllable.. kes — Closed syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. nis — Closed syllable.. ter — Open syllable.. posts — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllable division occurs after a consonant cluster when it's followed by a vowel.
- Palatalization of 'k' before 'e' and 'i' does not affect syllabification.
- The consonant cluster 'str' does not pose a significant challenge to syllabification in Swedish.
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