övervakningsapparaturs
Syllables
ö-ver-vak-nings-ap-pa-ra-turs
Pronunciation
/œˈvɛrˌvɑːkniŋsˌapːaɾaˈtuːrs/
Stress
10000001
Morphemes
över- + vaknings- + -s
The word 'övervakningsapparaturs' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'surveillance apparatus'. It is divided into eight syllables: ö-ver-vak-nings-ap-pa-ra-turs, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound word built from a prefix ('över-'), a root ('vaknings-'), another root ('apparatur-'), and a suffix ('-s'). Syllabification follows Swedish rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Surveillance apparatus
Surveillance apparatus
“Polisen använder avancerad övervakningsapparaturs.”
“Övervakningsapparaturs har installerats i staden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ö'). Secondary stress is present on the final syllable ('turs').
Syllables
ö — Open syllable, stressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. vak — Open syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ap — Open syllable, unstressed.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. turs — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV), dividing around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.
First Syllable Stress
The primary stress falls on the first syllable of the word.
- The word is a relatively uncommon compound, but its syllabification follows standard Swedish rules.
- The 'rs' ending is a common feature in Swedish and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
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