regeringsministrarna
Syllables
re-ge-rings-mi-nis-trar-na
Pronunciation
/rɛˈjɛːrɪŋsˌmɪnɪˈstɾɑːnɑ/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
regering, ministrar + -s, -na
The word 'regeringsministrarna' is a complex Swedish noun divided into seven syllables: re-ge-rings-mi-nis-trar-na. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('-rings-'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, creating a mix of open and closed syllables. The word is formed through compounding and inflection, with roots derived from Latin and Germanic languages.
Definitions
- 1
the government ministers
the government ministers
“Regeringsministrarna fattade ett viktigt beslut.”
“Hon träffade regeringsministrarna på konferensen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable '-rings-' (the third syllable). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. ge — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. rings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ngs'. mi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'. nis — Closed syllable, consonant 's'. trar — Closed syllable, consonant 'r'. na — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can close syllables, creating closed syllables. The syllable boundary is determined by the vowel nucleus.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (alveolar trill vs. retroflex approximant) do not affect syllable division.
- Swedish allows some flexibility in syllable division, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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