femcentimetersklackars
Syllables
fem-cen-ti-me-ter-sklack-ars
Pronunciation
/fɛmˌsɛntɪˈmeːtɛrˌsklɑːkaʂ/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
centi- + meter + -s, -ar, -s
The word 'femcentimetersklackars' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'of five-centimeter heels'. It is divided into seven syllables: fem-cen-ti-me-ter-sklack-ars, with primary stress on 'cen'. The syllabification follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and codas, and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is composed of several morphemes, including a number, a Latin prefix, a Greek root, and Swedish suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
of five-centimeter heels
of five-centimeter heels
“Färgen matchade perfekt till femcentimetersklackars läder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('cen'). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound nouns.
Syllables
fem — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced bilabial stop.. cen — Open syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel and a voiceless alveolar fricative.. ti — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless alveolar plosive.. me — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless alveolar plosive.. sklack — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a complex consonant cluster.. ars — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiceless postalveolar fricative.
Word Parts
Maximize Onset
Consonants are generally included in the onset of the following syllable if possible.
Maximize Coda
Consonants are generally included in the coda of the preceding syllable if possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common but potentially challenging pronunciation for non-native speakers.
- The multiple genitive plural suffixes ('-s') are typical in Swedish possessive constructions.
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