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kärleksförklaringarna

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
21 characters
Swedish
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8syllables

kärleksförklaringarna

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kär-lek-s-för-klar-ing-ar-na

Pronunciation

/ˈkæːɭˌɛksfœrˌklɑːrɪŋˌɑːrna/

Stress

10001001

Morphemes

för + kärlek + s-förklar-ing-arna

The word 'kärleksförklaringarna' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and suffixation. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, with primary stress on the second syllable. It means 'the love declarations' and is a common expression in Swedish.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Declarations of love; expressions of romantic affection.

    The love declarations

    Han läste upp kärleksförklaringarna för henne.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lek'). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound nouns.

Syllables

8
kär/kæːr/
lek/lɛk/
s/s/
för/fœr/
klar/klɑːr/
ing/ɪŋ/
ar/ɑːr/
na/na/

kär Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial consonant.. lek Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Coda consonant.. s Single consonant syllable, functioning as a suffix.. för Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Initial consonant.. klar Closed syllable, containing a long vowel. Coda consonant.. ing Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and nasal coda.. ar Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial consonant.. na Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Initial consonant.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compounds are broken down based on morphemes, while adhering to onset maximization.

  • The 'r' sound can be retroflex or alveolar, but is not syllabic in this word.
  • The definite plural suffix '-arna' influences the final syllable division.
  • Regional variations in vowel length or consonant realization may exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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