bakgrundsinformationerna
Syllables
bak-grund-sin-for-ma-ti-o-ner-na
Pronunciation
/bakˈɡrʊnːdsˌɪnːfɔrˈmɑːɧɔnːɛrˌna/
Stress
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Morphemes
bak- + grund- + sin-form-ation-erna
The word 'bakgrundsinformationerna' is a complex Swedish noun divided into nine syllables based on the onset-rime principle and consonant cluster rules. It's composed of a prefix, root, and several suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word means 'the background information' and exhibits typical Swedish phonological features.
Definitions
- 1
The background information
The background information
“Vi diskuterade bakgrundsinformationerna innan mötet.”
“Han behövde bakgrundsinformationerna för att förstå situationen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-na'. Swedish has a stress-timed rhythm, but the final syllable receives the strongest accent in this word.
Syllables
bak — Open syllable, onset 'b', rime 'ak'. grund — Open syllable, onset 'gr', rime 'und' with long vowel. sin — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'in' with long vowel. for — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'or'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'a' with long vowel. ti — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'i'. o — Open syllable, onset 'o', rime 'n'. ner — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'er'. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'a', primary stress
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Vowel Grouping Rule
Vowel digraphs and triphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
Suffix Attachment Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The pronunciation of /ɧ/ (the 'sj-sound') can vary regionally.
- The length of the vowels also varies slightly depending on dialect.
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