föreställningsvärldar
Syllables
fö-re-ställ-nings-värl-dar
Pronunciation
/fœrɛˈstɛlːnɪŋsˈvɛrldar/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
före- + ställ- + -ning-s-värld-ar
The word 'föreställningsvärldar' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: fö-re-ställ-nings-värl-dar. The primary stress falls on 'ställ'. It's formed from the prefix 'före-', the root 'ställ-', and the suffixes '-ning-s-värld-ar'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters according to Swedish phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Worlds of imagination, fantasy worlds, realms of thought.
Worlds of imagination
“Barnen försvann in i sina föreställningsvärldar.”
“Författaren skapade fantastiska föreställningsvärldar i sin bok.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable '-ställ-'. Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable, but compound words can have secondary stresses. Here, '-ställ-' is the most prominent.
Syllables
fö — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ställ — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster. Primary stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. värl — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. dar — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Swedish syllabification prioritizes open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'fö-re', 'värl-dar'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation. The 'rs' cluster in 'nings' remains intact.
- Geminate consonants (like 'll' in 'ställ') lengthen the preceding vowel, influencing pronunciation but not syllable division.
- The 'sj' sound is a single phoneme and doesn't create a syllable break.
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