pseudovetskapernas
Syllables
pseu-do-vet-ska-per-nas
Pronunciation
/pseʊ̯dɔˈvɛtʃɛnˌsɛrnaːs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
pseudo- + vetenskap- + -ernas
The word 'pseudo-vetenskapernas' is syllabified into six syllables (pseu-do-vet-ska-per-nas) with primary stress on 'vet'. It's a complex noun formed from a Greek prefix, a Swedish root, and a Swedish suffix. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, with closed syllables formed by consonants following vowels.
Definitions
- 1
of the pseudosciences
of the pseudosciences
“Kritiken riktades mot pseudo-vetenskapernas inflytande.”
ant:vetenskapernas
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vet').
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e', initial consonant cluster.. do — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'. vet — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e', primary stress.. ska — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. per — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. nas — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'a', lengthened due to following 's'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel nucleus. Syllables are formed around the vowel.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible, especially in borrowed words, but do not break syllables.
- The 'pseudo-' prefix introduces a consonant cluster ('ps') atypical of native Swedish.
- The genitive plural suffix '-ernas' is a relatively long suffix, but its syllabification follows standard rules.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Swedish
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.