åldersdiskrimineringar
Syllables
ål-ders-dis-kri-mi-ne-ring-ar
Pronunciation
/ˈɔlːdɛrsdɪskrɪmɪˈneːrɪŋar/
Stress
01000100
Morphemes
ålder, diskriminering + -s, -ar
The word 'åldersdiskrimineringar' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'age discriminations'. It's divided into eight syllables, with primary stress on the second syllable of 'diskriminering'. The word is formed through compounding and suffixation, following typical Swedish syllabification rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
Instances of treating people unfairly because of their age.
Age discriminations
“Han anmälde företaget för åldersdiskrimineringar.”
“Åldersdiskrimineringar är olagliga.”
syn:åldersfördomar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dis') of 'diskriminering'. Swedish stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word, but in compounds, it shifts to the first syllable of the second root.
Syllables
ål — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset: /ɔ/, Coda: /l/. ders — Closed syllable. Onset: /d/, Nucleus: /ɛ/, Coda: /rs/. dis — Closed syllable, stressed. Onset: /d/, Nucleus: /ɪ/, Coda: /s/. kri — Closed syllable. Onset: /kr/, Nucleus: /ɪ/, Coda: none. mi — Closed syllable. Onset: /m/, Nucleus: /ɪ/, Coda: none. ne — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Onset: /n/, Coda: none. ring — Closed syllable. Onset: /r/, Nucleus: /ɪ/, Coda: /ŋ/. ar — Open syllable. Onset: /a/, Coda: /r/
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The pronunciation of /ɧ/ can vary regionally.
- The long vowel /ɔː/ in 'ålder' is a characteristic feature of Swedish.
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