funktionsnedsättningen
Syllables
funk-tions-ned-sätt-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/fʊŋkˈtɪoːnsnedˌsɛtːnɪŋən/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
funktions- + sätt- + -ned-nin-gen
The word 'funktionsnedsättningen' is a Swedish noun meaning 'the functional impairment'. It's divided into six syllables: funk-tions-ned-sätt-nin-gen. The primary stress falls on 'sätt'. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and several suffixes. Syllable division follows the sonority principle and respects morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A condition where a person's physical or mental functions are impaired.
The functional impairment.
“Han har en funktionsnedsättning som påverkar hans rörlighet.”
“Skolan måste anpassas för elever med funktionsnedsättningar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sätt'). Swedish stress is generally weak, so the difference is subtle.
Syllables
funk — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tions — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. ned — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. sätt — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel.. nin — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. gen — Open syllable, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
funktions-
From Swedish 'funktion', ultimately from Latin 'functio' (performance, execution). Specifies the type of impairment.
sätt-
From Swedish 'sätta' (to put, to place). Forms the core of the impairment concept.
-ned-nin-gen
-ned (down, reduction), -nin (nominalizing suffix), -gen (definite article).
Similar Words
Sonority Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with consonants grouped based on sonority.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Swedish allows consonant clusters, but attempts to break them at points of decreasing sonority.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The word is a compound, and syllable division reflects the boundaries between constituent morphemes.
- The definite article suffix '-gen' is always a separate syllable.
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