befolkningsammensætningen
Syllables
be-folk-ning-sam-men-sæt-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/pe̝ˈfolkɪŋənˌsamənˌsætn̩ɪŋən/
Stress
01010110
Morphemes
be- + folk + ning-sammensæt-ning-en
The word 'befolkningssammensætningen' is a complex Danish noun divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the third syllable ('sæt'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with consideration for syllabic consonants. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of prefixes, roots, and suffixes of Germanic origin.
Definitions
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The composition of the population
The composition of the population
“Analyser af befolkningensammensætningen viser en aldrende befolkning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'sæt' within 'sammensætningen'. Danish stress is generally fixed on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable.. folk — Closed syllable, complex onset.. ning — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.. sam — Open syllable.. men — Open syllable.. sæt — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.. nin — Open syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally placed in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Syllables are formed around vowels.
Syllabic Consonants
Certain consonants can function as syllable nuclei (e.g., /n̩/).
- The presence of syllabic consonants complicates syllable division.
- Long consonant clusters require careful consideration.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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