genomsnittshastigeter
Syllables
ge-nom-snitt-s-has-ti-ge-ter
Pronunciation
/jɛnɔmˈsɲɪtːʃasˈtiːɡɛːtɛr/
Stress
00100000
Morphemes
genom- + snitt + -s-hastigheter
The word 'genomsnittshastigheter' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and affixation. Syllable division follows onset maximization principles, with primary stress on 'snitt'. The morphemic analysis reveals Old Norse origins for the prefix and root, and the word signifies 'average speeds'.
Definitions
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Average speeds
Average speeds
“Flygplanets genomsnittshastigheter är höga.”
“Vi analyserade genomsnittshastigheter för alla bilar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('snitt'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding can shift the stress.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. nom — Open syllable, unstressed.. snitt — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. s — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, functioning as a linking sound.. has — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'genom-snitt'.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The geminate /tː/ in 'snitt' is a historical feature affecting syllable weight.
- The consonant cluster /sɲ/ can be challenging for non-native speakers.
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