jordbävningskatastrofers
Syllables
jor-dbäv-nings-ka-ta-stro-fers
Pronunciation
/jɔrdbævˈnɪŋskatastrɔːfɛrs/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
jordbävningskata + strofers
The word 'jordbävningskatastrofers' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'earthquake disasters'. It's syllabified based on maximizing onsets and adhering to Swedish syllable structure, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is formed from multiple roots and suffixes, reflecting its complex meaning.
Definitions
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Earthquake disasters
Earthquake disasters
“Rapporten beskrev omfattningen av jordbävningskatastrofers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bäv'), following Swedish stress patterns for compound words and suffixes.
Syllables
jor — Open syllable, no stress.. dbäv — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nings — Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster.. ka — Open syllable, no stress.. ta — Open syllable, no stress.. stro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. fers — Closed syllable, no stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Swedish Syllable Structure
Swedish favors (C)(C)V(C)(C) syllable structure.
- The 'd' in 'dbäv' can be assimilated in rapid speech, but the written form dictates syllabification.
- The genitive plural suffix '-ers' is standard and doesn't pose unique challenges.
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