regeringsmedlemmarna
Syllables
re-ge-rings-med-lem-mar-na
Pronunciation
/rɛˈjɛːrɪŋs mɛdˈlɛmːarˌna/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
med + regeringslemmar + na
The word 'regeringsmedlemmarna' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: re-ge-rings-med-lem-mar-na. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('-rings-'). The syllabification follows standard Swedish rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. It consists of a root ('regeringslemmar') and a definite plural suffix ('na').
Definitions
- 1
The members of the government.
The government members
“Regeringsmedlemmarna höll ett pressmöte.”
syn:ministrarna
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, '-rings-'. The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound nouns.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. ge — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. rings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ngs'. med — Closed syllable, consonant 'd'. lem — Closed syllable, consonant 'm'. mar — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. na — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel typically forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can close syllables, preventing division within the cluster.
- Swedish allows some flexibility in syllable division, especially with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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