paraplyorganisationen
Syllables
pa-ra-ply-o-rga-ni-sa-tio-nen
Pronunciation
/paˈraplyɔrɡanisaˈtsjɔːnɛn/
Stress
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Morphemes
para- + ply + -organisationen
The word 'paraplyorganisationen' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables: pa-ra-ply-o-rga-ni-sa-tio-nen. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. It's composed of a Greek-derived prefix 'para-', a Swedish root 'ply', and a French/Greek-derived suffix '-organisationen'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A central body that coordinates the activities of several smaller organizations.
The umbrella organization
“Svenska Idrottsorganisationen är en paraplyorganisation för många sporter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('o-rga-ni-sa-tio-nen'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, onset consonant 'p', vowel nucleus 'a'.. ra — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel nucleus 'a'.. ply — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'pl', vowel nucleus 'y'.. o — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'.. rga — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', consonant 'g', vowel nucleus 'a'.. ni — Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel nucleus 'i'.. sa — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel nucleus 'a'.. tio — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'tj', vowel nucleus 'o'.. nen — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel nucleus 'e', coda consonant 'n'.
Word Parts
para-
From Greek *para-* meaning 'beside, protecting against'. Indicates protection or covering.
ply
Related to Swedish *plagg* meaning 'garment, covering'. Refers to the covering aspect.
-organisationen
Composed of *-organisation* (from French/Greek meaning 'structured group') and *-en* (definite article suffix).
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.
Compound Word Stress
Stress tends to fall on the first syllable of the final component in compound words.
- The 'r' sound can be syllabic or consonantal depending on its position.
- Compound word stress can sometimes deviate from the general rule.
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