läkemedeltillverkaren
Syllables
lä-ke-me-del-till-ver-ka-ren
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛkːəˌmɛdɛlˈtɪlˌvɛrkaˌrɛn/
Stress
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Morphemes
läke- + medel + -stillverkaren
The word 'läkemedelstillverkaren' is a compound noun meaning 'pharmaceutical manufacturer'. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on 'till'. The syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, with the 'dl' cluster remaining intact. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The person or company that manufactures pharmaceuticals.
Pharmaceutical manufacturer
“Läkemedelstillverkaren följer strikta regler.”
“Den svenska läkemedelstillverkaren är känd för sin forskning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('till'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but in compounds, stress can shift due to length and complexity.
Syllables
lä — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. ke — Open syllable, vowel is long.. me — Open syllable, vowel is short.. del — Closed syllable, contains the 'dl' cluster.. till — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ver — Closed syllable, vowel is short.. ka — Open syllable, vowel is short.. ren — Closed syllable, vowel is short.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, keeping consonant clusters together.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- The 'dl' cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The connecting vowel '-till-' is a common feature in Swedish compound words.
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