invandrararbakgrunderna
Syllables
in-van-dra-rar-bak-grund-er-na
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈvɑnˌdrɑːrˌbakˈɡrʊnːdɛrna/
Stress
00000100
Morphemes
in- + vandra-bakgrund- + -erna
The word 'invandrarbakgrunderna' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and inflection. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on 'grund'. Syllabification follows the vowel rule and aims to maximize onsets and codas. The morphemic breakdown reveals Germanic origins for its components.
Definitions
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The immigrant backgrounds
The immigrant backgrounds
“Vi studerade invandrarbakgrunderna i rapporten.”
“Det är viktigt att förstå invandrarbakgrunderna för att kunna integrera dem bättre.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'grund' (6th position). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding shifts the stress.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. van — Open syllable, unstressed.. dra — Open syllable, unstressed.. rar — Open syllable, unstressed.. bak — Open syllable, unstressed.. grund — Open syllable, primary stressed.. er — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before each vowel sound.
Maximize Onsets and Codas
Swedish syllabification aims to maximize the complexity of onsets and codas while avoiding stranded consonants.
- The 'r' sounds can be syllabic, but in this case, they function as part of the preceding vowel, creating a long vowel sound.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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