presidentvalskampanj
Syllables
pre-si-dent-vals-kam-panj
Pronunciation
/prɛˈsɪdɛnːtvalsˌkampɑɲ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
pre- + val + -skampanj
The word 'presidentvalskampanj' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: pre-si-dent-vals-kam-panj. Stress falls on the second syllable ('si'). The syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables, common in Swedish phonology. The word is composed of a Latin prefix ('pre-'), a Swedish root ('val'), and a Swedish suffix ('-skampanj').
Definitions
- 1
A presidential election campaign
Presidential election campaign
“Presidentvalskampanjen var mycket intensiv.”
“Han arbetade hårt under presidentvalskampanjen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('si'). Swedish stress generally falls on the first syllable, but in compounds, it often shifts to the first syllable of the second component.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. dent — Closed syllable due to geminate consonant.. vals — Open syllable.. kam — Open syllable.. panj — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Swedish phonology favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllable division aims to create as many open syllables as possible.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable create closed syllables.
- The geminate consonant /nː/ influences syllable weight.
- The linking -s- between 'val' and 'kampanj' doesn't create a separate syllable.
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