fyrahundrametersloppens
Syllables
fy-ra-hun-dra-me-ters-lop-pens
Pronunciation
/fʏˈrɑːhʊnːdraˌmeːtɛrˈslɔpːɛn/
Stress
10000000
Morphemes
fyra- + hundra- + -s-lopp-ens
The word 'fyrahundrametersloppens' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'of the four-hundred-meter races'. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the first syllable ('fy-'). The syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset and coda maximization, vowel centering, and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a numeral prefix, a root, and several suffixes indicating plurality and possession.
Definitions
- 1
The genitive plural form indicating possession or association with the four-hundred-meter races.
of the four-hundred-meter races
“Resultaten från fyrahundrametersloppens finaler publicerades.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fy-'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
fy — Open syllable, stressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. hun — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dra — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. ters — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lop — Open syllable, unstressed.. pens — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'ters' and 'lop'.
Coda Maximization
Swedish favors maximizing the number of consonants in the coda, as seen in 'pens'.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel, ensuring clear separation between syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left isolated between syllables, maintaining a natural flow.
- The consonant clusters 'ndr' and 'rs' are common in Swedish and do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
- The genitive plural suffix '-ens' follows standard Swedish morphological rules.
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