befolkningsunderlaget
Syllables
be-fol-knings-un-der-la-get
Pronunciation
/bɛˈfɔlːkˌnɪŋsˌɵnːdɛrˈlaɡɛt/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
be- + folk- + -ningsunderlaget
The word 'befolkningsunderlaget' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: be-fol-knings-un-der-la-get. It features vowel-centered syllables, maintained consonant clusters ('kn', 'nings'), and a syllabic 'n'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('un').
Definitions
- 1
The demographic basis or foundation; the population structure that forms the basis for analysis or planning.
The population base/underlying population.
“Studien analyserade befolkingsunderlaget i regionen.”
“En korrekt kartläggning av befolkingsunderlaget är avgörande för planeringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('un'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fol — Open syllable, long vowel due to double 'l'.. knings — Closed syllable, contains 'kn' consonant cluster.. un — Closed syllable, syllabic 'n'.. der — Open syllable.. la — Open syllable.. get — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Syllabic Consonants
In certain contexts, consonants like 'n' can function as syllabic nuclei, forming a syllable on their own.
- The 'kn' and 'nings' clusters are typical of Swedish and don't present significant exceptions. The syllabic 'n' in 'un-' is also a standard feature.
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