andrahandspositionernas
Syllables
an-dra-hands-po-si-tio-ner-nas
Pronunciation
/ˈanːdraˌhɑːnːdspɔsiˈt͡siɔːnɛrnas/
Stress
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Morphemes
andra- + hand- + -spositionernas
The word 'andrahandspositionernas' is a complex Swedish noun divided into eight syllables based on onset maximization and vowel-centric principles. It consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, with primary stress on the third syllable. The syllabification follows standard Swedish rules for compound words and genitive plural forms.
Definitions
- 1
The positions of the second hand.
The second-hand positions.
“Vi diskuterade andrahandspositionernas betydelse.”
“Företaget försökte utnyttja andrahandspositionernas svaghet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hands'). Swedish stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root in compounds.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel lengthened due to following sonorant.. dra — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. hands — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. po — Open syllable, part of the compound element.. si — Open syllable, part of the compound element.. tio — Closed syllable, part of the compound element.. ner — Closed syllable, part of the plural suffix.. nas — Closed syllable, genitive suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish syllabification prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable boundaries often align with compound word boundaries.
- The consonant cluster '-ndsp-' is common in Swedish compounds and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The genitive plural '-ernas' is a standard ending and follows expected patterns.
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