delstatshuvudstäderna
Syllables
del-stat-shuvud-stä-der-na
Pronunciation
/dɛlˈstaːtshʊˈvuːdˌstɛːdɛrna/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
del + stat + shuvudstäderna
The word 'delstatshuvudstäderna' is a compound noun meaning 'the state capitals'. It is divided into six syllables: del-stat-shuvud-stä-der-na, with primary stress on 'stat'. The syllable division follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, roots, and a definite plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The capitals of the states.
the state capitals
“Vi besökte alla delstatshuvudstäderna under vår resa.”
“Listan över delstatshuvudstäderna är lång.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stat'). Secondary stress on 'shuvud'.
Syllables
del — Open syllable, initial syllable.. stat — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. shuvud — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. stä — Open syllable.. der — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish syllable division prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable based on sonority.
- The 'st' and 'ds' clusters are common and remain within the same syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
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