befolkningsutvecklingen
Syllables
be-fol-knings-ut-veck-ling-en
Pronunciation
/bɛˈfɔlːknɪŋsˌutˈvɛkːlɪŋɛn/
Stress
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Morphemes
befolkning + utveckling + en
The word 'befolkningsutvecklingen' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and suffixation. Syllabification follows the principle of open syllable preference, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'kn' cluster is treated as a single unit. It means 'the population development'.
Definitions
- 1
The process of change in the number of people living in a particular area.
The population development
“Den långsiktiga befolkningutvecklingen är positiv.”
“Forskarna analyserar befolkningutvecklingen i regionen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-veck-'. Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compounds often shift stress.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. fol — Open syllable, unstressed, long vowel.. knings — Closed syllable, 'kn' cluster.. ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. veck — Open syllable, primary stress, long vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are allowed within syllables, but syllable division avoids breaking them up unless necessary.
- The 'kn' cluster is treated as a single onset, an exception to the consonant cluster rule.
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