återvinningsföretaget
Syllables
å-ter-vin-nings-fö-re-ta-get
Pronunciation
/ɔːtɛrˌvɪnːɪŋsˈfœrɛtaɡɛt/
Stress
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Morphemes
åter + vinning + s, -et
The word 'återvinningsföretaget' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: å-ter-vin-nings-fö-re-ta-get. Stress falls on the second syllable ('vin'). The word is composed of a prefix ('åter-'), a root ('vinning-'), and another root ('företag-') with suffixes indicating possession and definiteness. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
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The recycling company
The recycling company
“Återvinningsföretaget samlar in plast och papper.”
“Vi anlitade ett lokalt återvinningsföretaget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vin'). Swedish stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
å-ter — Open syllable, initial stress potential, contains a long vowel.. vin-nings — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant, part of the root.. fö-re-ta-get — Multiple syllables, closed syllables, contains the definite article suffix.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Swedish syllable division prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- The 'vinn' cluster is a common and accepted consonant cluster in Swedish.
- The definite article '-et' is always attached to the noun and forms a single syllable.
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