befolkningsstatistikens
Syllables
be-folk-nings-sta-tis-ti-kens
Pronunciation
/bɛˈfɔlːknɪŋsˌstatɪˈstiːkɛns/
Stress
1000011
Morphemes
be- + folkningstatistik + -ens
The word 'befolkningsstatistikens' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the population statistics''. It is syllabified as 'be-folk-nings-sta-tis-ti-kens' with primary stress on the first syllable. It's formed through compounding ('folkning' + 'statistik') and genitive inflection ('-ens'). Syllable division follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and codas while ensuring each syllable has a vowel.
Definitions
- 1
The population statistics'
The population statistics'
“Analysen av befolkningstatistikens data är viktig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('be-'). Secondary stress is present on 'ti-'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, stressed.. folk — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. sta — Open syllable.. tis — Closed syllable.. ti — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. kens — Closed syllable, genitive suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Coda Preference
Swedish allows relatively complex consonant clusters in the coda.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left isolated between syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The genitive suffix '-ens' is a common feature of Swedish nouns and is consistently syllabified.
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