arbetslöshetsavgiftsens
Syllables
ar-bets-lö-shets-av-gifts-ens
Pronunciation
/ˈarˌbɛtsˈlœːʃɛtsavˈɡɪftɛnːs/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
ar- + bets + -löshetsavgiftens
The word 'arbetslöshetsavgiftens' is a complex Swedish noun divided into seven syllables (ar-bets-lö-shets-av-gifts-ens). Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and centering syllables around vowels. It's a genitive form meaning 'the unemployment contribution/fee'.
Definitions
- 1
the unemployment contribution/fee
the unemployment contribution/fee
“Arbetslöshetsavgiftens storlek bestäms av inkomsten.”
“Han betalade arbetslöshetsavgiftens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bets').
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. bets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. lö — Open syllable, long vowel.. shets — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. av — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gifts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ens — Closed syllable, nasal consonant, lengthened consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are grouped at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'ts' and 'fts' clusters are common in Swedish and don't pose significant syllabification issues.
- The long vowel /œː/ is a standard feature of Swedish pronunciation.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Swedish
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.