begravningsplatsernas
Syllables
be-grav-nings-plat-ser-nas
Pronunciation
/bɛˈɡraːvɲɪŋsplaːtsɛrnas/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
begrav-plats + -nings-nas
The word 'begravningsplatsernas' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'cemeteries'. It is divided into six syllables: be-grav-nings-plat-ser-nas, with stress on the second syllable ('grav'). The word is formed from the roots 'begrav-' (bury) and 'plats' (place) with the suffixes '-nings-' and '-nas' indicating a verbal noun and genitive plural respectively.
Definitions
- 1
The places of burial; cemeteries.
Cemeteries'
“Besökarna promenerade bland begravningsplatsernas gravar.”
syn:Kyrkogårdarnas
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'grav' as it is the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, initial consonant.. grav — Stressed, closed syllable, long vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, palatal nasal.. plat — Closed syllable, long vowel.. ser — Open syllable, final consonant.. nas — Closed syllable, genitive plural marker.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are included in the onset of the syllable as long as it doesn't create an illegal cluster.
Coda Maximization
Consonants are included in the coda of the syllable as long as it doesn't create an illegal cluster.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to begin a new syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root.
- The /v/ in 'begrav-' can be realized as [ʋ] in some dialects, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- The genitive plural suffix '-nas' is consistently applied.
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