gärningsbeskrivningen
Syllables
gär-nings-be-skriv-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈjæːrɪŋsˌbɛskrɪvˈnɪŋən/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
gärning, beskriv + ningen
The word 'gärningsbeskrivningen' is divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('beskriv-'). It's a complex noun formed through compounding and suffixation, describing 'the description of the act'.
Definitions
- 1
The description of the act/deed.
The description of the act
“Polisen begärde gärningsbeskrivningen från vittnet.”
“Gärningsbeskrivningen var detaljerad och tydlig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'beskriv-'.
Syllables
gär — Open syllable, initial onset.. nings — Closed syllable, coda 'n'. be — Open syllable, initial onset.. skriv — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'skr'. nin — Closed syllable, coda 'n'. gen — Closed syllable, coda 'n'
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Maximize Onsets
Each syllable attempts to include as many consonants as possible at the beginning.
Maintain Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are kept within a single syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
- Retroflexion of 'r' varies regionally but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Complex consonant clusters are common in Swedish and are maintained within syllables.
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