befolkningsstatistikerna
Syllables
be-folk-nings-stat-is-tik-er-na
Pronunciation
/bɛˈfɔlːknɪŋsˌstatɪˈstiːkɛrna/
Stress
00000011
Morphemes
be- + folk + nings-stat-iker-na
The word 'befolkningsstatistikerna' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the population statistics'. It's syllabified as be-folk-nings-stat-is-tik-er-na, with primary stress on 'stat-is-ti-'. Syllabification follows rules favoring open syllables and morpheme integrity.
Definitions
- 1
The population statistics
The population statistics
“Befolkningsstatistikerna visar en ökning av antalet äldre.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stat-is-ti-'). Secondary stress is subtle and can vary.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. folk — Open syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stat — Closed syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tik — Closed syllable, unstressed.. er — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors CV syllables, influencing the division of 'nings' and 'er'.
Morpheme Integrity
Syllable division avoids breaking up morphemes like 'folk' and 'statistik'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'st' are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- Subtle stress patterns can be influenced by context.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization.
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