övervakningssamhället
Syllables
ö-ver-vak-nings-sam-häl-let
Pronunciation
/œˈvɛrˌvɑːkniŋsˌsamˈhɛlːət/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
över + vaknings + samhället
The word 'övervakningssamhället' is a compound noun syllabified based on Swedish rules favoring open syllables and separating suffixes. Stress falls on the second root ('vak'). The morphemic breakdown reveals its composition from prefixes, roots, and a definite article suffix. Syllable division is consistent with similar compound nouns in Swedish.
Definitions
- 1
The state or concept of a society characterized by extensive surveillance.
The surveillance society
“I det moderna övervakningssamhället registreras våra handlingar ständigt.”
“Debatten om övervakningssamhället är intensiv.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vak'), following the pattern of stress on the first syllable of the second root in compound words.
Syllables
ö — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. vak — Closed syllable, primary stress.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sam — Open syllable, unstressed.. häl — Open syllable, unstressed.. let — Closed syllable, unstressed, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'ö-ver'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless complex.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes, especially grammatical markers, are separated into their own syllables.
Compound Word Stress
Stress in compound words often falls on the first syllable of the second root.
- No major exceptions or anomalies in syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but do not affect syllable division.
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