gränsdragningsproblemets
Syllables
gräns-drag-nings-pro-blem-ets
Pronunciation
/ɡrɛnsdraɡˈniŋsproblɛmɛts/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
gräns, problem + dragnings-, -ets
The word 'gränsdragningsproblemets' is a complex Swedish noun divided into six syllables: gräns-drag-nings-pro-blem-ets. The primary stress falls on 'dragnings'. It's formed from roots 'gräns' and 'problem' with derivational and inflectional suffixes. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels.
Definitions
- 1
the problem of drawing the line
the problem of drawing the line
“Diskussionen kretsade kring gränsdragningsproblemets komplexitet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dragnings').
Syllables
gräns — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. drag — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, suffix.. pro — Open syllable, root.. blem — Closed syllable, root.. ets — Closed syllable, genitive suffix.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables when pronounceable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
- The 'dragnings' portion could be analyzed as 'drag-nings', but 'dragnings' is the more common and accepted form.
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