provrörsbefruktningen
Syllables
pro-vrörs-be-frukt-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/prɔˈvrœːrsbɛˈfruktˌnɪŋən/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
pro- + rör + -s-be-frukt-ning-en
The word 'provrörsbefruktningen' is a Swedish compound noun meaning 'in vitro fertilization'. It is divided into six syllables: pro-vrörs-be-frukt-nin-gen, with primary stress on the third syllable ('be'). Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
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In vitro fertilization
In vitro fertilization
“Hon genomgick en provrörsbefruktning.”
“Provrörsbefruktningen lyckades.”
syn:IVF
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('be'). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound nouns.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vrörs — Closed syllable, complex onset.. be — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. frukt — Closed syllable.. nin — Closed syllable.. gen — Open syllable, final syllable with definite article.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create an onset whenever possible.
Vowel-to-Vowel Separation
Vowels typically form separate syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided at morphemic boundaries within compound words.
- The *vrörs* cluster is a complex consonant sequence but permissible in Swedish.
- The definite article suffix *-en* is always a separate syllable.
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