begravningsgudstjänsternas
Syllables
be-grav-nings-guds-tjänst-er-nas
Pronunciation
/bɛɡraˈvnɪŋsɡʊdsˈtjæːnstɛrnas/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
begravningsgudstjänst + -ernas
The word 'begravningsgudstjänsternas' is a complex Swedish noun in the genitive plural, meaning 'of the funeral services'. It is divided into seven syllables, with primary stress on the second syllable ('grav'). The syllabification follows Swedish rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a compound root and a genitive plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The genitive plural of 'begravningsgudstjänst' (funeral service).
of the funeral services
“Resultaten av begravningsgudstjänsternas insamlingar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('grav'). The 'tjänst' syllable also receives secondary stress, but is less prominent.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. grav — Open syllable, vowel is long, stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster. The 'v' is often vocalized.. guds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tjänst — Closed syllable, long vowel.. er — Closed syllable, short vowel.. nas — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The 'v' in 'nings' can be vocalized, leading to slight pronunciation variations.
- Regional variations in vowel length and pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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