arbetsgivarföreningen
Syllables
ar-bets-giv-ar-fö-re-ning-en
Pronunciation
/ˈarˌbɛtsɡɪˈvɑːrˌfœrɛˌnɪŋən/
Stress
10010010
Morphemes
ar- + giv + -are-förening-en
The word 'arbetsgivarföreningen' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and avoiding illegal codas. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('giv'). It consists of a prefix, root, and several suffixes of Germanic origin, denoting an employer's association.
Definitions
- 1
An organization representing employers.
Employer's association
“Arbetsgivarföreningen förhandlade med facket.”
“Företaget är medlem i arbetsgivarföreningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('giv'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable, but shifts in compounds.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. bets — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. giv — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ar — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. fö — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable.. ning — Closed syllable.. en — Open syllable, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Illegal Codas
Swedish avoids complex consonant clusters at the end of syllables.
- The word is a compound noun, influencing stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllabification.
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