nykterhetskontroller
Syllables
nyk-ter-hets-kon-troll-er
Pronunciation
/ˈnʏkːtɛrˌhɛtskɔnˈtrɔlːɛr/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
nykter + -hetskontroller
The word 'nykterhetskontroller' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: nyk-ter-hets-kon-troll-er. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ket'). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word consists of a root ('nykter') and several suffixes ('-hets', '-kontroll', '-er').
Definitions
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Sobriety checks
Sobriety checks
“Polisen utförde nykterhetskontroller på vägen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ket'). Swedish stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables
nyk — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant cluster structure. Geminate consonant.. hets — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant cluster structure.. kon — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. troll — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant cluster structure.. er — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable without a following vowel.
- Geminate consonants (/kː/) are common in Swedish and affect syllable weight but not necessarily syllabification.
- Swedish stress is generally predictable but can be influenced by compound structure.
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