befolkningsmajoritetnas
Syllables
be-folk-nings-ma-jo-ri-tet-nas
Pronunciation
/bɛˈfɔlːknɪŋsmaˌjɔːriˈteːtɛrˌnɑːs/
Stress
01010101
Morphemes
befolkningmajoritet + ernas
The word 'befolkningsmajoriteternas' is a complex Swedish noun in the genitive plural. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, resulting in eight syllables. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. The word is composed of a root ('befolkningmajoritet') and a genitive plural suffix ('ernas').
Definitions
- 1
The genitive plural of 'befolkningsmajoriteten' (the majority of the population).
of the population majorities
“Åsikterna återspeglar befolkningmajoriteternas värderingar.”
ant:mindretalens
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('folk') and the seventh syllable ('te').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. folk — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. ma — Open syllable, stressed.. jo — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ri — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. tet — Closed syllable.. nas — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric
Syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
Avoid Breaking Clusters
Common consonant clusters are typically kept together within a single syllable.
- The genitive plural suffix '-ernas' can be complex.
- Pronunciation of the 'e' in '-erna' can vary slightly by dialect.
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