andrahandskontraktens
Syllables
an-dra-hands-kon-trak-tens
Pronunciation
/ˈanːdraˌhanːdsˌkɔnˈtraktenːs/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
andra- + hand- + -ens
The word 'andrahandskontraktens' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and inflection. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, with primary stress on the third syllable ('hands'). The word means 'second-hand contracts' and is a common term in Swedish legal and real estate contexts.
Definitions
- 1
Second-hand contracts; contracts of sublease.
Second-hand contracts
“Vi letar efter andrahandskontraktens villkor.”
“Andrahandskontraktens pris varierar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hands'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('an').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel lengthened due to following consonant cluster.. dra — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster.. hands — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'n'.. kon — Closed syllable.. trak — Closed syllable.. tens — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'n'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish syllabification prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel nucleus.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants are treated as a single, lengthened consonant within the syllable.
- Gemination of 'd' in 'andra' affects syllable weight.
- The genitive plural suffix '-ens' is a common inflectional marker.
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