befolkningsstatstiker
Syllables
be-folk-nings-stats-ti-ker
Pronunciation
/bɛˈfɔlːˌnɪŋsˌstatɪˈstiːkɛr/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
be- + folkningstat + -istiker
The word 'befolkningsstatistiker' is a compound noun meaning 'population statistician'. It is divided into six syllables: be-folk-nings-stats-ti-ker, with primary stress on the second and fifth syllables. The syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, and the stress pattern is typical for Swedish compounds.
Definitions
- 1
A person who collects, analyzes, and interprets population data.
Population statistician
“Befolkningsstatistikern presenterade de senaste siffrorna.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('folk') and the fifth syllable ('ti'). Swedish compounds often have stress on the second element.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. folk — Open syllable, stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stats — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, stressed.. ker — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish syllabification prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Stress
Stress in Swedish compounds often falls on the second element.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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