fortplantningsorganen
Syllables
fort-plant-nings-or-ganen
Pronunciation
/fɔʈˈplantːniŋsɔrˈɡaːnɛn/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
fort + plantningsorgan + en
The word 'fortplantningsorganen' is a complex Swedish noun divided into five syllables: fort-plant-nings-or-ganen. The primary stress falls on 'nings'. It consists of the prefix 'fort-', the root 'plantningsorgan', and the definite article suffix '-en'. Syllable division follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Reproductive organs
Reproductive organs
“Läkaren undersökte patientens fortplantningsorganen.”
“Fortplantningsorganen är viktiga för artens fortlevnad.”
syn:Könsorgan
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). Swedish stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
fort — Open syllable, initial stress potential, simple CV structure.. plant — Open syllable, part of the root, CV structure.. nings — Closed syllable, primary stress, consonant cluster at the end.. or — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. ganen — Closed syllable, contains the definite article suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /r/ (trilled vs. approximant) do not affect syllable division.
- The double consonants (*tt* and *nn*) are crucial for pronunciation and syllable structure.
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