matsmältningssystemens
Syllables
mat-smält-nings-sys-tem-ens
Pronunciation
/ˈmatsmɛltnɪŋsˌsʏstɛmɛn/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
mat, smält, system + nings, ens
The word 'matsmältningssystemens' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the digestive systems'. It's syllabified as 'mat-smält-nings-sys-tem-ens' with primary stress on 'smält'. It's formed through compounding and inflection, combining Germanic and Greek roots with Swedish suffixes. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles.
Definitions
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The digestive systems
The digestive systems
“Forskningen fokuserar på matsmältningssystemens effektivitet.”
“Matsmältningssystemens funktion är avgörande för hälsan.”
syn:tarmarnas system
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('smält'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable, but compounding and suffixes can shift it. In this case, the compound 'matsmältning' creates a stronger stress on 'smält'.
Syllables
mat — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. smält — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sys — Open syllable, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ens — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable. This is evident in 'smältnings' and 'system'.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are generally built around a vowel sound. Each syllable contains a vowel.
- Agglutinative nature of Swedish leads to complex word formations.
- Long consonant clusters require careful syllabification.
- Stress placement can be influenced by compounding.
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