befolkningsunderlagens
Syllables
be-folk-nings-un-der-la-gens
Pronunciation
/bɛˈfɔlˌkɪnːɪŋsʊnˈdɛrˌlaɡɛnːs/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
be- + folk + -nings-under-lag-ens
The word 'befolkningsunderlagens' is a complex Swedish noun divided into seven syllables. It features a combination of prefixes, roots, and suffixes common in Swedish morphology. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and allows for consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
the population bases/foundations
the population bases/foundations
“Forskningen baserades på befolkingsunderlagens data.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'gens'. Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but in this case, the genitive plural ending receives the stress.
Syllables
be- — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. folk- — Open syllable, unstressed.. nings- — Closed syllable, contains a common 'ng' cluster, unstressed.. un- — Open syllable, unstressed.. der- — Open syllable, unstressed.. la- — Open syllable, unstressed.. gens — Closed syllable, contains a doubled consonant, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- The 'ng' cluster is common in Swedish and doesn't typically trigger syllable division.
- The genitive plural '-ens' is a standard suffix and doesn't pose any unusual syllabification challenges.
- Stress placement can be influenced by grammatical function, but in this case, the genitive plural ending receives the stress.
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