begravningsgudstjänsters
Syllables
be-grav-nings-guds-tjänst-ers
Pronunciation
/bɛɡraˈvnɪŋsɡʊdsˈtjœnstəʂ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
begravnings- + gudstjänst- + -ers
The word 'begravningsgudstjänsters' is a complex Swedish noun divided into six syllables: be-grav-nings-guds-tjänst-ers. Stress falls on 'grav'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and vowel-based syllable initiation, with common exceptions for consonant clusters like 'ng'.
Definitions
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“Vi deltog i begravningsgudstjänster för hennes far.”
“Kyrkan anordnar begravningsgudstjänster varje vecka.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('grav'). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish nouns of this length.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial vowel.. grav — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nings — Closed syllable, complex onset with sonorant consonants.. guds — Closed syllable, simple onset.. tjänst — Closed syllable, 'tj' as a single phoneme onset.. ers — Closed syllable, schwa vowel, 'r' onset.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Based Syllable Initiation
Syllables typically begin with a vowel sound.
Sonorant Consonant Clusters
Sonorant consonants (like 'n', 'l', 'r') can form part of complex onsets.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common exception to strict onset maximization rules.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables and doesn't affect syllabification.
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