matsmältningssystemet
Syllables
mat-smält-nings-sys-tem-et
Pronunciation
/ˈmâtsmɛltnɪŋsˌsʏstɛːmɛt/
Stress
101000
Morphemes
mat, smält, system + -nings, -et
The word 'matsmältningssystemet' is syllabified as mat-smält-nings-sys-tem-et, with primary stress on 'nings'. It's a complex noun formed from Germanic and Greek roots with Swedish suffixes. Syllabification follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The complex of organs and structures involved in the ingestion and processing of food.
The digestive system
“Han har problem med sitt matsmältningssystem.”
“Forskningen fokuserar på matsmältningssystemet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nings'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but suffixes can shift the stress.
Syllables
mat — Open syllable, stressed.. smält — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, primary stress.. sys — Open syllable.. tem — Closed syllable.. et — Closed syllable, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Suffix Boundaries
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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