försiktighetsprincipen
Syllables
för-sik-tig-hets-prin-cip-en
Pronunciation
/fœrˈsɪkːtɪɡˌhɛːtsprɪnˈsɪːpən/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
för- + sikt- + -ighetsprincipen
The word 'försiktighetsprincipen' is divided into seven syllables based on maximizing onsets and codas, with primary stress on 'sik'. It's a complex noun derived from multiple morphemes, including a prefix, root, and several suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Swedish rules, with no significant exceptions.
Definitions
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The precautionary principle
The precautionary principle
“Försiktighetsprincipen bör tillämpas vid utsläpp av farliga kemikalier.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sik').
Syllables
för — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. sik — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. tig — Closed syllable, simple coda.. hets — Closed syllable, long vowel.. prin — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. cip — Closed syllable, simple coda.. en — Open syllable, final vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset of syllables.
Maximize Coda
Consonants are added to the coda of syllables whenever possible.
Open Syllable Formation
Final vowels create open syllables.
- Geminate consonant /kː/ in 'sik' is a standard feature of Swedish.
- Vowel length in 'hets' is typical and doesn't affect syllabification.
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