pensionärsförbundens
Syllables
pen-sion-ärs-för-bun-dens
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈɧɔnˌærːs fœrˈbʊnːdɛnˢ/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
för- + pensionärs- + -bundens
The word 'pensionärsförbundens' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the pensioners' associations'. It is divided into six syllables: pen-sion-ärs-för-bun-dens, with primary stress on 'bun'. The syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, typical of Swedish phonology. It's formed through compounding and inflection, with roots from French and Germanic origins.
Definitions
- 1
the pensioners' associations'
the pensioners' associations'
“Pensionärsförbundens arbete är viktigt.”
“Vi stödjer pensionärsförbundens krav.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'bun' (3rd syllable from the end). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. sion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 's'. ärs — Closed syllable, long vowel due to following 'r'. för — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ö'. bun — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. dens — Closed syllable, genitive plural definite article
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'ärs-' is a common feature in Swedish and doesn't typically prevent syllable division.
- The long vowel /æː/ is a result of the 'r' following the vowel.
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