begravningsgudstjänsts
Syllables
be-grav-nings-guds-tjänst-s
Pronunciation
/bɛɡraˈvɲɪŋsɡʊdsˈtjæːnsts/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
begrava + -ningsgudstjänsts
The word 'begravningsgudstjänsts' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'funeral service'. It is divided into six syllables: be-grav-nings-guds-tjänst-s, with primary stress on 'grav'. The word is a compound formed from morphemes related to burial, God, and service. Syllabification follows Swedish rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A religious ceremony commemorating a deceased person.
Funeral service
“Vi deltog i en begravningsgudstjänst.”
“Begravningsgudstjänsten var mycket rörande.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('grav'). The 'tjänst' syllable also receives secondary stress, though less prominent.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel 'e'.. grav — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'v'. Primary stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'nj', vowel 'i', coda consonant cluster 'ngs'.. guds — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'u', coda consonant 'ds'.. tjänst — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'tj', vowel 'ä', coda consonant cluster 'nst'.. s — Single consonant syllable, representing the definite article.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'grav', 'tjänst').
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy, with vowels being more sonorous than consonants.
Avoidance of Isolated Consonants
Swedish generally avoids syllables consisting of only a single consonant (e.g., the final 's' is often considered a separate syllable).
- The genitive 's ending is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'v' as [ʋ] may occur.
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