kortbetalningssystems
Syllables
kort-be-tal-nings-sys-tems
Pronunciation
/kɔʈbɛˈtɑːlɪŋsˌsʏstɛmːs/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
kort, beta + lings, systems
The word 'kortbetalningssystems' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kort-be-tal-nings-sys-tems. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). The word is formed from Germanic and Greek roots with inflectional suffixes. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A system used for processing card payments.
Card payment systems
“Företaget investerar i nya kortbetalningssystems.”
“Säkerheten i kortbetalningssystems är avgörande.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound nouns.
Syllables
kort — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant. The 'r' is retroflex.. be — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant. Primary stress.. tal — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. The 'ng' is a single phoneme.. sys — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a consonant.. tems — Closed syllable, containing a vowel, a geminate consonant, and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are /s/, /r/, /l/, or /n/.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel.
- The geminate 'ss' in 'systems' may have slight pronunciation variations.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are possible, but do not affect syllabification.
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