arbetskraftsinvandring
Syllables
ar-bets-krafts-in-vand-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈarˌbɛtsˈkraftsɪnˌvandrɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
arbets- + kraft- + sinvandring
The word 'arbetskraftsinvandring' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ar-bets-krafts-in-vand-ring. Stress falls on 'krafts-'. It's composed of the prefix 'arbets-', root 'kraft-', and suffix 'sinvandring'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel center rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of people coming to a country to work.
Labor immigration
“Arbetskraftsinvandring är en viktig fråga för många länder.”
“Regeringen diskuterar nya regler för arbetskraftsinvandring.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('krafts-'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but in compounds, stress can shift to the root of the second noun.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. bets — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. krafts — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, geminate consonant.. in — Closed syllable, short vowel.. vand — Open syllable, vowel is long.. ring — Closed syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
arbets-
Derived from 'arbete' (work), Proto-Germanic origin, denotes relation to work.
kraft-
Meaning 'force', 'power', Proto-Germanic origin, core meaning relating to capability.
sinvandring
Combination of interfix 'sin-' and suffix '-vandring' derived from 'vandra' (to wander, migrate), denotes the act of immigration.
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are allowed, but syllables are divided to maintain pronounceability.
- The interfix 'sin-' doesn't have a clear syllabic weight.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
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