kontantkortstelefoner
Syllables
kon-tant-kort-ste-le-fon-er
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔnˌtanːtˌkɔrtsˈtɛlɛˌfɔnɛr/
Stress
0101111
Morphemes
kontant + kort + stelefoner
The word 'kontantkortstelefoner' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of 'kontant' (cash), 'kort' (card), and 'stelefon' (telephone) with a plural suffix. Syllabification follows standard Swedish rules for compound words.
Definitions
- 1
Telephones that use cash cards.
Cash card telephones / Payphones
“Det fanns bara kontantkortstelefoner på stationen.”
“Han ringde från en kontantkortstelefon.”
syn:mynttelefoner
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tele' (/ˈtɛlɛ/). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, initial consonant.. tant — Closed syllable, long vowel.. kort — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ste — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. le — Open syllable.. fon — Closed syllable.. er — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish syllabification prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Syllabification
Compound words are treated as a sequence of syllables from their constituent parts.
- The 'nt' and 'st' clusters are common and don't pose unusual syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect the core syllabification.
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