massachusetsguvernörers
Syllables
mas-sa-chu-sets-gu-ver-nör-ers
Pronunciation
/mas.sa.t͡ʃʊ.sɛtːs.ɡʊ.vɛr.nœːr.s/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
guvernör + -ers
The word 'massachusettsguvernörers' is a Swedish noun meaning 'the governors of Massachusetts'. It's syllabified as mas-sa-chu-sets-gu-ver-nör-ers, with primary stress on 'nör'. It's a compound noun formed from a place name, a title, and a genitive plural suffix. Syllable division follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
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The governors of Massachusetts
The governors of Massachusetts
“Besluten fattades av Massachusettsguvernörers.”
“De nya Massachusettsguvernörers tillkännagav en plan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'nör' syllable of 'guvernör'. The initial syllables of 'Massachusetts' receive relatively weak stress.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sa — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. chu — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. sets — Closed syllable, with a geminate consonant.. gu — Open syllable, beginning of the root word.. ver — Open syllable, part of the root word.. nör — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ers — Closed syllable, genitive plural suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound, forming the syllable peak.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the peak.
- The word is a compound and a loanword, which can sometimes lead to deviations from typical Swedish phonological patterns.
- The long consonant clusters are typical in Swedish loanwords.
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