heltidssysselsätting
Syllables
hel-tid-ssys-sel-sät-ting
Pronunciation
/hɛlˈtɪdsʏsːɛlˌsæʈːɪŋ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
syssel + -sättning
The word 'heltidssysselsättning' is a complex Swedish noun divided into six syllables: hel-tid-ssys-sel-sät-ting. Stress falls on 'tid'. It's a compound noun formed from 'heltid' (full-time) and 'sysselsättning' (employment). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, respecting geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Full-time employment; a job that occupies one's working hours completely.
Full-time employment
“Hon har en heltidsysselsättning på sjukhuset.”
“Han söker en heltidsysselsättning inom IT-branschen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tid'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
hel — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. tid — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ssys — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. sel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sät — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ting — Closed syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish favors placing as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants contribute to syllable weight and are generally maintained within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes within the compound.
- The geminate consonants /sː/ and /tː/ are crucial for pronunciation and syllable weight.
- The cluster /sæ/ is common and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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