arbetsgivarföreningar
Syllables
ar-bets-giv-ar-fö-re-ning-ar
Pronunciation
/ˈarˌbɛtsɡɪˈvɑːrˌfœrɛˈnɪŋar/
Stress
01011111
Morphemes
ar- + betsgivare + -föreningar
The word 'arbetsgivarföreningar' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: ar-bets-giv-ar-fö-re-ning-ar. Primary stress falls on 'föreningar'. It consists of the prefix 'ar-', the root 'betsgivare', and the suffix '-föreningar'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
Organizations representing the interests of employers.
Employer associations
“Arbetsgivarföreningarna förhandlade med regeringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'föreningar'. Secondary stress is weak and distributed across the root.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed (weakly).. bets — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. giv — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. ar — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. fö — Open syllable, contains a rounded vowel.. re — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel, final syllable.. ar — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compounds, but can be subtle.
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