metanolförgiftningens
Syllables
me-ta-nol-för-gift-ning-ens
Pronunciation
/mɛˈtanɔlˌfœrɡɪftˈnɪŋɛn/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
meta- + anol + förgiftningens
The word 'metanolförgiftningens' is a Swedish noun meaning 'the methanol poisoning'. It's divided into seven syllables: me-ta-nol-för-gift-ning-ens, with primary stress on 'för'. Syllabification follows the Swedish preference for open syllables and handles consonant clusters without separation. The word is a compound noun built from Greek and Germanic roots with Swedish suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
the methanol poisoning
the methanol poisoning
“Polisen utreder metanolförgiftningens orsaker.”
“Offren drabbades av metanolförgiftningens allvarliga effekter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'för'. Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
me — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. ta — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. nol — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. för — Open syllable (CV), primary stressed.. gift — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. ens — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The 'ft' consonant cluster in 'gift' is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The '-ens' ending is a standard definite article suffix and doesn't introduce unusual syllabic behavior.
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