depressionemedicinerna
Syllables
de-pre-ssi-o-ne-me-di-ci-ner-na
Pronunciation
/dɛprɛˈɧɔːnɛmɛdɪˈt͡siːnɛrna/
Stress
001000100
Morphemes
de- + press- + -ion, -s, -medicin, -erna
The word 'depressionsmedicinerna' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the depression medications'. It is syllabified based on open syllable preference and compound word rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of Latin and Swedish morphemes indicating a condition, medication, and plurality.
Definitions
- 1
The depression medications
The depression medications
“Hon tar depressionsmedicinerna varje morgon.”
“Läkaren ordinerade depressionsmedicinerna för att lindra hennes symtom.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ci' (the 'i' in 'medicinerna'). Swedish stress is generally predictable, but can shift in compounds.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. ssi — Open syllable, stressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Open syllable, stressed.. ner — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The length and complex morphology of the word.
- The integration of the genitive plural marker '-s-' into the preceding syllable.
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