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återbetalningsskyldige

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
22 characters
Swedish
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7syllables

återbetalningsskyldige

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

å-ter-be-tal-nings-skyldig-e

Pronunciation

/ɔːtɛrˌbɛtɑlˈnɪŋsˌskyldɪɡɛ/

Stress

010010

Morphemes

åter- + betal- + nings-

The word 'återbetalningsskyldige' is a complex Swedish adjective meaning 'obligated to reimburse'. It is divided into six syllables: å-ter-be-tal-nings-skyldig-e, with primary stress on 'be-'. The word consists of a prefix ('åter-'), a root ('betal-'), and several suffixes ('nings-', 'skyldig-', '-e'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Obligated to reimburse; liable for repayment.

    obligated to reimburse

    Han är återbetalningsskyldige för skadan.

    Företaget är återbetalningsskyldige enligt avtalet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be-'). Swedish stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.

Syllables

5
å-ter/ɔːtɛr/
be-tal/bɛtɑl/
nings/nɪŋs/
skyldig/skyldɪɡ/
e/ɛ/

å-ter Open syllable, initial stress is not present here.. be-tal Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. nings Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. skyldig Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. e Open syllable, definite article suffix.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Avoidance of Illegal Structures

Syllable structures that are not permitted in Swedish phonology are avoided.

  • The 'j' sound is integrated into the preceding syllable.
  • The definite article suffix '-e' is always a separate syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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