begravningskostymernas
Syllables
be-grav-nings-kos-ty-mer-nas
Pronunciation
/bɛɡraˈvnɪŋskɔˈstyːmɛrnas/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
begravningskostymer + nas
The word 'begravningskostymernas' is a complex Swedish noun in the genitive plural, meaning 'burial suits/costumes'. It is divided into seven syllables: be-grav-nings-kos-ty-mer-nas, with primary stress on the second syllable ('grav'). The syllabification follows Swedish rules maximizing onsets and codas and avoiding vowel hiatus. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root derived from 'begrava' (to bury) and 'kostym' (costume) and the genitive plural suffix 'nas'.
Definitions
- 1
Burial suits/costumes
Burial suits/costumes
“De gamla begravningskostymernas tyg var slitet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('grav'). Swedish stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by voiced consonant.. grav — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, vowel followed by voiced consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, suffix.. kos — Open syllable, vowel followed by voiced consonant.. ty — Open syllable, vowel followed by voiceless consonant.. mer — Closed syllable, vowel followed by voiced consonant.. nas — Closed syllable, genitive plural suffix.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets and Codas
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible in the onset and coda positions, respecting Swedish phonotactics.
Vowel Hiatus Avoidance
Vowel sequences are avoided by creating syllables around each vowel.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on Swedish phonological rules.
- The consonant cluster 'vnings' is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The genitive plural suffix 'nas' is a standard morphological element.
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