civilingenjörsexamens
Syllables
ci-vi-lin-ge-njö-rs-ex-a-mens
Pronunciation
/sɪvɪlɪŋɛɲœːrɛksˈaːmɛns/
Stress
000010001
Morphemes
civil- + ingenjör- + -sexamens
The word 'civilingenjörsexamens' is a Swedish noun meaning 'civil engineering exam'. It's syllabified as ci-vi-lin-ge-njö-rs-ex-a-mens, with primary stress on 'examens'. It's a compound word built from Latin and Germanic roots with a Swedish suffix, following standard Swedish syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
The examination taken to qualify as a civil engineer.
Civil engineering exam
“Han klarade sin civilingenjörsexamens med bravur.”
“Efter civilingenjörsexamens började hon jobba på ett konsultföretag.”
syn:Ingenjörsexamen
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'examens'. Swedish stress is generally predictable, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
ci — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vi — Open syllable.. lin — Open syllable.. ge — Open syllable.. njö — Open syllable, contains the /ɲ/ sound.. rs — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ex — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable.. mens — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV). Division occurs after vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on individual morphemes, considering overall flow.
- The word is a relatively straightforward example of Swedish compound word formation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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