vicepresidenkandidaten
Syllables
vi-ce-pre-si-den-kan-di-da-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈviːsɛprɛsɪdɛntkandɪˈdeːn/
Stress
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Morphemes
vice- + president + -kandidat-
The word 'vicepresidentkandidaten' is a compound noun syllabified into nine syllables (vi-ce-pre-si-den-kan-di-da-ten) with primary stress on '-den'. It's composed of the prefix 'vice-', the root 'president', the root 'kandidat', and the definite article suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules prioritizing vowel peaks and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
The candidate for the position of vice president.
Vice-president candidate
“Vicepresidentkandidaten höll ett tal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-den' (kandi-den).
Syllables
vi — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ce — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. pre — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. si — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. den — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and ending in a consonant.. kan — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. di — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. da — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken only when necessary to create valid syllables.
Definite Article Suffix
The '-en' suffix is typically treated as a separate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The word is a single, inflexible form, so syllabification and stress remain consistent.
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