vittnesbeskrivningen
Syllables
vit-tnes-be-skriv-ning-en
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪtːnɛsˌbɛskrɪvˈnɪŋən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
vittne + s-be-skriv-ning-en
The word 'vittnesbeskrivningen' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and suffixation. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel break rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It means 'the witness description' and is crucial in legal contexts.
Definitions
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The witness description
The witness description
“Polisen begärde en kopia av vittnesbeskrivningen.”
“Vittnesbeskrivningen var avgörande för utredningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ning'. The first syllable 'vit' is unstressed, as are 'tnes' and 'be'.
Syllables
vit — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tnes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. be — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. skriv — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ning — Closed syllable, nominalizing suffix.. en — Open syllable, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus typically forms the core of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with the boundaries between compound elements.
- The genitive -s- can sometimes be treated as part of the preceding syllable, but is separated here for clarity. The pronunciation of 'v' can vary slightly.
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