förvaltningschefernas
Syllables
för-valtn-ings-che-fer-nas
Pronunciation
/fœrˌvaltnɪŋʂʃeˈfeːrnas/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
för- + valtn- + ings-chefernas
The word 'förvaltningschefernas' is a complex Swedish noun in the genitive plural. It's syllabified as för-valtn-ings-che-fer-nas, with primary stress on 'valtn-'. The word consists of the prefix 'för-', the root 'valtn-', and the suffix 'ings-chefernas'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The possessive form of 'förvaltningschefer' (administrative chiefs/managers).
of the administrative chiefs/managers
“Besluten fattades av förvaltningschefernas representanter.”
ant:medarbetarnas
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'valtn-'. Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer words.
Syllables
för — Open syllable, unstressed.. valtn — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. che — Open syllable, unstressed.. fer — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nas — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in the 'vltn' cluster.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The 'vltn' cluster is a common feature of Swedish and doesn't represent an exception.
- The genitive plural '-nas' is a standard suffix.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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