handlingsförlamningens
Syllables
han-dlings-för-lam-ning-ens
Pronunciation
/ˈhanːdliŋsfœrˌlɑmːniŋɛn/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
för + handlings-lamning + -ens
The word 'handlingsförlamningens' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the paralysis of action'. It is divided into six syllables: han-dlings-för-lam-ning-ens, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is formed from a root ('handling' and 'lam') with a prefix ('för') and a genitive suffix ('-ens'). Syllabification follows Swedish rules favoring open syllables and treating 'dl' and 'ng' as single units.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being unable to take action; paralysis of action; inability to act.
The paralysis of action
“Hans handlingsförlamningens gjorde att han inte kunde fatta några beslut.”
“Företaget led av en handlingsförlamningens på grund av den osäkra ekonomiska situationen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('han'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
han — Open syllable, stressed.. dlings — Closed syllable, contains consonant cluster 'dl'.. för — Open syllable, unstressed.. lam — Open syllable, unstressed, long vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, contains velar nasal 'ng'.. ens — Open syllable, unstressed, genitive suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up if they create a difficult onset, but 'dl' is treated as a single unit.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy.
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
- The 'ng' sound is a single phoneme and is not broken up.
- Long vowels affect syllable duration.
- The 'dl' consonant cluster is treated as a single unit.
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