kriminalvårdsanstalt
Syllables
kri-mi-nal-vårds-an-stalt
Pronunciation
/krɪmɪˈnaːlvɔːrdsˌanˈstalt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
kriminal- + vårds- + anstalt
The word 'kriminalvårdsanstalt' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kri-mi-nal-vårds-an-stalt. Stress falls on the second syllable ('vårds'). Syllable division follows standard Swedish rules prioritizing CV structures and maximizing onsets. The word is morphologically complex, composed of Latin, Swedish, and German roots.
Definitions
- 1
A state institution for the detention of individuals convicted of crimes.
Criminal care institution, prison
“Han dömdes till fängelse i en kriminalvårdsanstalt.”
“Besöket på kriminalvårdsanstalten var mycket informativt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vårds').
Syllables
kri — Open syllable, CV structure.. mi — Open syllable, CV structure.. nal — Open syllable, CV structure with sonorant onset.. vårds — Closed syllable, CVC structure, primary stress.. an — Open syllable, CV structure.. stalt — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Final Clusters
Syllable division attempts to avoid leaving complex consonant clusters at the end of a syllable.
CV Structure
The simplest syllable structure (Consonant-Vowel) is favored.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The 'ds' cluster is a common and permissible final consonant cluster in Swedish.
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