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Words with Prefix “befolkning-” in Swedish

Browse Swedish words starting with the prefix “befolkning-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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befolkning- Root meaning 'population', historically from *folk* 'people' and *bostad* 'dwelling'.

befolkningsmajoriteten
8 syllables22 letters
be·folk·nings·ma·jo·ri·te·ten
/bɛˈfɔlːknɪŋsmaˌjɔːriˈteːn/
noun

The word 'befolkningsmajoriteten' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: be-folk-nings-ma-jo-ri-te-ten. Stress falls on the second syllable ('folk'). Syllabification follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowel nuclei. The word consists of the root 'befolkning' (population), 'majoritet' (majority), and the definite article suffix '-en'.

befolkningsmajoriteter
8 syllables22 letters
be·folk·nings·ma·jo·ri·te·ter
/bɛˈfɔlːknɪŋsmajɔˈriːtɛːr/
noun

The word 'befolkningsmajoriteter' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('folk'). The word consists of a prefix/root ('befolkning'), a root ('majoritet'), and a plural suffix ('er').

befolkningsstatistiks
6 syllables21 letters
be·fol·knings·sta·tis·tik
/bɛˈfɔlːˌnɪŋsˌstatɪˈstiːk/
noun

The word 'befolkningsstatistik' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: be-fol-knings-sta-tis-tik. Primary stress falls on '-nings-'. It's composed of the roots 'befolkning' (population) and 'statistik' (statistics) linked by a genitive suffix. Syllabification follows Swedish rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.

befolkningsutvecklingen
7 syllables23 letters
be·fol·knings·ut·veck·ling·en
/bɛˈfɔlːknɪŋsˌutˈvɛkːlɪŋɛn/
noun

The word 'befolkningsutvecklingen' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and suffixation. Syllabification follows the principle of open syllable preference, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'kn' cluster is treated as a single unit. It means 'the population development'.