livräddningssällskap
Syllables
liv-rädd-nings-säll-skap
Pronunciation
/livˈrɛdːnɪŋsˈsɛlːskap/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
livräddningssällskap
livräddningssällskap is a compound noun meaning 'life-saving society'. It is syllabified as liv-rädd-nings-säll-skap, with stress on the penultimate syllable (-skap). The word follows standard Swedish syllabification rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel centering. It's a common term with a clear semantic meaning related to rescue services.
Definitions
- 1
A society or association dedicated to saving lives, especially at sea.
Life-saving society, lifeboat association
“Svenska livräddningssällskapet är en viktig organisation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-skap'). Swedish generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
liv — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rädd — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. säll — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. skap — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters require careful application of onset maximization.
- No significant regional variations in pronunciation or syllabification.
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