livräddningssällskapets
Syllables
liv-rädd-nings-säll-skap-ets
Pronunciation
/livˈrɛdːnɪŋsˌsɛlːskaˈpɛːts/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
liv, räddnings, sällskap + ets
The word 'livräddningssällskapets' is a complex Swedish noun divided into six syllables: liv-rädd-nings-säll-skap-ets. Stress falls on 'rädd'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and allowing complex consonant clusters. It consists of multiple roots and a genitive suffix.
Definitions
- 1
the life-saving society's
the life-saving society's
“Livräddningssällskapets arbete är viktigt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rädd').
Syllables
liv — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. rädd — Closed syllable, long consonant 'd' influences weight.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster in onset and coda.. säll — Open syllable, long consonant 'l' influences weight.. skap — Closed syllable, consonant cluster in onset.. ets — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Swedish allows for complex consonant clusters in both onsets and codas.
- The 'r' in 'rädd' could theoretically be syllabified separately, but the current division is more natural.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't alter syllabification.
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