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livsmedelsförpackning

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

5 syllables
21 characters
Swedish
Enriched
5syllables

livsmedelsförpackning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

livs-medels-för-pack-ning

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪvsˌmɛdɛlsˈfɔrˌpɑkːnɪŋ/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

för + livsmedels-pack + -ning

The word 'livsmedelsförpackning' is a compound noun in Swedish, divided into five syllables: livs-medels-för-pack-ning. The primary stress falls on 'medels'. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, typical of Swedish phonology. The word is composed of several morphemes with Germanic and Old Norse origins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The packaging used for food products.

    Food packaging

    Återvinn livsmedelsförpackningen.

    Designen livsmedelsförpackningen är viktig.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('medels'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.

Syllables

5
livs/lɪvs/
medels/ˌmɛdɛls/
för/fɔr/
pack/pɑkː/
ning/nɪŋ/

livs Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively simple structure.. medels Stressed syllable, contains a diphthong, relatively complex structure.. för Open syllable, relatively simple structure.. pack Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. ning Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a nasal consonant.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable to maximize the complexity of the syllable onset.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, ensuring a clear syllabic nucleus.

Compound Word Stress

Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound word in Swedish.

  • The complex consonant clusters in 'livsmedelsförpackning' require careful consideration to ensure correct syllabification.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally don't affect the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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