andrahandshyresgäster
Syllables
an-dra-hands-hy-res-gäs-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈanːdrɑˌhɑnːdshyːrɛsˌɡæstɛr/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
andra- + hand- + -hyresgäster
andrahandshyresgäster is a Swedish compound noun meaning 'second-hand tenants'. It's divided into seven syllables: an-dra-hands-hy-res-gäs-ter, with primary stress on the third syllable ('hands'). The word is formed from the prefix 'andra-', the root 'hand-', the root 'hyres-', and the suffix '-gäster'. The syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division.
Definitions
- 1
People who rent a property from someone who is themselves renting it (subtenants).
Second-hand tenants
“De är andrahandshyresgäster i lägenheten.”
“Hyresvärden får inte hyra ut i andra hand utan tillstånd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hands').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. dra — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. hands — Closed syllable, long vowel, consonant cluster.. hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. res — Closed syllable, short vowel.. gäs — Open syllable, short vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Long Vowel Weight
Long vowels can influence syllable weight and stress.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The consonant clusters are common in Swedish and don't pose significant syllabification challenges.
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