djurskyddslagstiftning
Syllables
djur-skydd-sla-g-stift-ning
Pronunciation
/djʉːrˌskʏdːslaɡˈstɪftnɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
djur, skydd, lag + stiftning
The word 'djurskyddslagstiftning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: djur-skydd-sla-g-stift-ning. Stress falls on 'lag'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and allowing syllabic consonants. It's composed of roots 'djur', 'skydd', 'lag' and the suffix 'stiftning'.
Definitions
- 1
Legislation concerning the protection of animals.
Animal protection legislation
“Den nya djurskyddslagstiftningen förbjuder burhållning av värphöns.”
syn:djurskyddsregler
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'lag'.
Syllables
djur — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. skydd — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. sla — Open syllable, simple structure.. g — Syllabic consonant, less common structure.. stift — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant onset.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often formed around vowel-consonant patterns.
Syllabic Consonant
A single consonant between two vowels forms its own syllable.
- The syllabic consonant '-g-' is less common. Geminate consonant /dː/ influences syllable weight.
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