övertalningsförmågan
Syllables
ö-ver-tal-nings-för-må-gan
Pronunciation
/œvərˌtɑːlˈnɪŋsfœrˌmɔːɡan/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
övertal- + förmåga + -nings-n
The Swedish noun 'övertalningsförmågan' (ability to persuade) is divided into seven syllables: ö-ver-tal-nings-för-må-gan, with primary stress on 'nings'. It's formed from prefixes, a root, and suffixes, following Swedish rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to persuade someone to do or believe something.
The power of persuasion; persuasive ability.
“Hans övertalningsförmåga är imponerande.”
“Hon använde sin övertalningsförmåga för att få honom att ändra sig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'nings' syllable, which is the first syllable of the root. Swedish stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
ö — Open syllable, stressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. tal — Open syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, primary stress.. för — Open syllable, unstressed.. må — Open syllable, unstressed.. gan — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to be open (CV) whenever possible.
Vowel Grouping
Diphthongs and vowel clusters are generally treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The 'ö' vowel can have slight dialectal variations.
- Consonant cluster 'ns' is treated as a single unit.
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