övergångsregeringarnas
Syllables
ö-ver-gångs-re-ge-ring-a-rna-s
Pronunciation
/œˈvɛrˌɡɔ̃ːɧsreɡeˈriŋɑːrnas/
Stress
010010001
Morphemes
övergångs- + regering- + arnas
The word 'övergångsregeringarnas' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'of the transition governments'. It's syllabified based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel boundaries, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is formed through compounding and inflection, with a prefix indicating 'transition', a root meaning 'government', and a suffix marking genitive plural.
Definitions
- 1
of the transition governments
of the transition governments
“Besluten fattades av övergångsregeringarnas representanter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*gångs*). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer words.
Syllables
ö — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ver — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. gångs — Closed syllable, complex onset with /ng/ and /ɧ/.. re — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ge — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ring — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant and consonant.. a — Open syllable, initial vowel.. rna — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /rn/ followed by vowel.. s — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Initial Syllable
Any vowel initiates a new syllable.
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of a syllable.
Syllable Closure
A syllable ends with a vowel or a consonant.
- The /ng/ and /rn/ clusters are common and don't pose significant challenges.
- The /ɧ/ sound is a characteristic feature of Swedish phonology but doesn't affect syllabification.
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