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livstidsavstängningen

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

6 syllables
21 characters
Swedish
Enriched
6syllables

livstidsavstängningen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

livs-tids-av-stäng-ning-en

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪvsˌtɪdsavˈstɛŋːnɪŋən/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

livs- + stäng- + -ning-en

The word 'livstidsavstängningen' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and suffixation. Syllabification follows the principles of open syllable preference and consonant cluster avoidance, resulting in the division 'livs-tids-av-stäng-ning-en'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word means 'the lifetime ban/suspension'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A lifetime ban/suspension.

    The lifetime ban/suspension

    Han fick en livstidsavstängning från sporten.

    Livstidsavstängningen var ett hårt straff.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('av-stäng-ning-en').

Syllables

6
livs/lɪvs/
tids/tɪds/
av/av/
stäng/stɛŋ/
ning/nɪŋ/
en/ən/

livs Open syllable, initial syllable.. tids Open syllable, follows a prefix.. av Open syllable, prefix.. stäng Closed syllable, contains the root.. ning Closed syllable, contains the nominalizing suffix.. en Open syllable, definite article suffix.

Open Syllable Preference

Swedish favors CV syllables, leading to divisions that create open syllables whenever possible.

Consonant Cluster Avoidance

Consonant clusters are generally broken up at syllable boundaries to maintain open syllable structure.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compounds are syllabified as if they were single words, applying the open syllable preference and consonant cluster avoidance rules.

  • The geminate consonant /ŋː/ in 'stängning' is a common feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration, but Swedish allows for relatively long compounds.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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