livräddningssällskapet
Syllables
liv-rädd-nings-säll-ska-pet
Pronunciation
/livˈrɛdːnɪŋsˈsɛlːskaˌpɛt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
liv, rädd, säll + nings, ska, pet
The word *livräddningssällskapet* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: liv-rädd-nings-säll-ska-pet. The primary stress falls on *rädd*. Syllabification follows vowel break and onset maximization rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and geminate consonants. It's a noun meaning 'life-saving society'.
Definitions
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Life-saving society
Life-saving society
“Livräddningssällskapet arbetar för att förhindra drunkningar.”
“Han är medlem i livräddningssällskapet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (*rädd*). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
liv — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rädd — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, geminate consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. säll — Closed syllable, long vowel.. ska — Open syllable, possessive suffix.. pet — Closed syllable, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Complex consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy.
Compound Word Stress
Stress shifts to the second element in longer compound words.
- Geminate consonant *dd* affects syllable weight but doesn't change division.
- Suffix *pet* is a definite article and is always attached.
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