grundskoleutbildningen
Syllables
grund-sko-le-ut-bild-ning-en
Pronunciation
/ˈɡrɵnːˌskɔːlɛˌʉtˈbɪlːdˌnɪŋɛn/
Stress
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Morphemes
ut + grundskolebildning + en
The word 'grundskoleutbildningen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: grund-sko-le-ut-bild-ning-en. Stress falls on the 'bildning' syllable. The division follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters. It consists of a root (grundskolebildning) and a definite article suffix (-en).
Definitions
- 1
Primary and lower secondary education; the system of compulsory schooling in Sweden.
Primary and lower secondary education
“Han gick igenom hela grundskoleutbildningen.”
“Grundskoleutbildningen är obligatorisk för alla barn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ut-bild-ning-en'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
grund — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster, long vowel.. sko — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. le — Open syllable, short vowel.. ut — Closed syllable, short vowel.. bild — Closed syllable, long vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. en — Closed syllable, short vowel, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally avoided at the end of syllables.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel sound.
- Consonant clusters can sometimes lead to alternative, though less common, syllable divisions.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel length but generally do not alter the core syllable structure.
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