återbetalningsskyldig
Syllables
å-ter-be-tal-nings-skyldig
Pronunciation
/ɔːtɛrˌbɛtɑlˈnɪŋsˌskyldɪɡ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
åter- + betal- + nings-
The word 'återbetalningsskyldig' is a complex Swedish adjective divided into six syllables: å-ter-be-tal-nings-skyldig. It's formed through compounding and affixation, with primary stress on the second syllable ('be-'). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
Obligatory to reimburse; liable for repayment.
Obligatory to reimburse, liable for repayment
“Företaget är återbetalningsskyldigt för skadorna.”
“Han är återbetalningsskyldig enligt avtalet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be-'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift due to compound structure.
Syllables
å-ter — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel-initial.. be-tal — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nings — Closed syllable, suffix, consonant cluster onset.. skyldig — Closed syllable, final syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are broken up according to phonotactic constraints.
- The 'tl' and 'ld' consonant clusters require careful consideration.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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