förhandlingsdelegationer
Syllables
för-hand-lings-de-le-ga-tion-er
Pronunciation
/fœrˌhɑnˈdlɪŋsdelɛɡaˈt͡siɔːnɛr/
Stress
01000000
Morphemes
för- + handlings- + -delegationer
The word 'förhandlingsdelegationer' is a complex Swedish noun divided into eight syllables: för-hand-lings-de-le-ga-tion-er. Stress falls on the second syllable ('hand'). It's a compound word built from a prefix, two roots, and a plural suffix. Syllabification follows Swedish rules favoring open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A group of representatives involved in negotiations.
Negotiation delegations
“Förhandlingsdelegationerna anlände till konferensen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('hand'). Swedish stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
för — Open syllable, unstressed.. hand — Open syllable, stressed.. lings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. er — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'för' and 'hand'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters like 'dl' are generally kept together.
Suffix Boundaries
Suffixes like '-er' are treated as single syllable units.
Root Syllable Stress
Stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'ings' suffix is a common inflectional marker and is treated as a single unit.
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