pensionärsföreningars
Syllables
pen-sion-ärs-fö-re-ning-ars
Pronunciation
/pɛnˈɧœːnɛˌrœːfœˈrɛːnɪŋˌɑːrs/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
pensionärs, förening + -ars
The word 'pensionärsföreningars' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'pensioners' associations'. It's divided into seven syllables following Swedish rules favoring open syllables and respecting consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun with a genitive plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
of the pensioners' associations
pensioners' associations'
“Besluten togs av pensionärsföreningars representanter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fö-re-ning-ars'). Swedish stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word, but shifts in compounds.
Syllables
pen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ärs — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. fö — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ars — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels when possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are grouped together within a syllable.
Root Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root word, but shifts in compounds.
- The /ɧ/ sound is a unique Swedish sound and can be challenging for non-native speakers, but doesn't affect syllable division.
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