andrahandskontraktets
Syllables
an-dra-hands-kon-trak-tets
Pronunciation
/ˈanːdraˌhɑnːdsˌkɔnˈtrakːtɛs/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
andra- + hand- + -ets
The word 'andrahandskontraktets' is a complex noun syllabified as an-dra-hands-kon-trak-tets, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's formed through compounding and inflection, following Swedish syllabification rules that prioritize onset maximization and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The second-hand contract's
The second-hand contract's
“Villkoren i andrahandskontraktets var inte tydliga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('an'). Secondary stress is possible on 'trak', but is less prominent.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, stressed.. dra — Closed syllable, unstressed.. hands — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kon — Open syllable, unstressed.. trak — Closed syllable, stressed.. tets — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compounds are syllabified as if they were single words.
Suffix Syllabification
Suffixes are generally attached to the preceding syllable if they don't contain a vowel.
- The 'ndr' and 'ktr' clusters are common and don't pose a significant challenge.
- The genitive suffix '-ets' is always syllabified as part of the preceding syllable.
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