narkolepsiföreningen
Syllables
nar-ko-lep-si-fö-re-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/nar.kɔ.lɛp.si.fœ.rɛ.niŋ.ɡɛn/
Stress
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Morphemes
narkolepsi- & förening- + -en
The Swedish word 'narkolepsiföreningen' (the narcolepsy association) is syllabified as nar-ko-lep-si-fö-re-nin-gen, with stress on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from Greek and Old Norse roots, and its syllabification follows standard Swedish rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
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The narcolepsy association
The narcolepsy association
“Jag är medlem i narkolepsiföreningen.”
“Narkolepsiföreningen arbetar för att öka medvetenheten om sjukdomen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ko'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ko — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. lep — Closed syllable.. si — Open syllable.. fö — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable.. nin — Closed syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Swedish prefers open syllables (CV). Syllables are divided to create as many open syllables as possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Moraic Syllabification
Swedish syllabification is mora-timed, influencing division for balanced rhythm.
- The word is a compound, reflecting the syllabification of its morphemes.
- Regional pronunciation variations might exist but don't alter the core syllabification.
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