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återfallsförbrytarnas

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

7 syllables
21 characters
Swedish
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7syllables

återfallsförbrytarnas

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

å-ter-falls-för-bry-tar-nas

Pronunciation

/ˈɔːtɛrˌfɑːlːsˈfœrˌbrʏtɑˌnaːs/

Stress

010010

Morphemes

åter- + fall- + -s

The word 'återfallsförbrytarnas' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the recidivists’'. It is syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel peak principles, with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from multiple morphemes including prefixes, roots, and suffixes, reflecting Swedish compounding patterns.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    recidivists’

    the recidivists’

    Polisen fokuserade återfallsförbrytarnas beteende.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('för'), following Swedish stress patterns for compounds.

Syllables

6
å-ter/ɔːtɛr/
falls/fɑːlːs/
för/fœr/
bry/brʏ/
tar/ta/
nas/naːs/

å-ter Open syllable, initial syllable.. falls Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. för Open syllable, prefix.. bry Closed syllable, onset maximization.. tar Open syllable, part of the suffix.. nas Closed syllable, final syllable.

Onset Maximization

Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Consonants within an onset must increase in sonority.

  • The double 'l' in 'fall' creates a long vowel sound, which is common in Swedish.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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