livräddningssällskaps
Syllables
liv-rädd-nings-säll-skaps
Pronunciation
/livˈrɛdːnɪŋsˈsɛlːskaps/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
liv, räddnings, sällskap + -s
The word 'livräddningssällskaps' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei. Stress falls on 'rädd'. The morphemes derive from Old Norse and Germanic roots. Syllabification is consistent with similar Swedish words.
Definitions
- 1
A life-saving society
Life-saving society/organization
“Han är medlem i livräddningssällskapet.”
“Livräddningssällskapet utförde en lyckad räddning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rädd').
Syllables
liv — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. rädd — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. säll — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a long consonant.. skaps — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a short vowel.
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the syllable onset whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes, particularly genitive suffixes, are often treated as separate syllables.
- Complex consonant clusters are common in Swedish, but the rules for syllabification are generally consistent.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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