regeringsställningarna
Syllables
re-ge-rings-ställ-ning-ar-na
Pronunciation
/rɛˈjɛːrɪŋˌstɛlːnɪŋˌaːrna/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
regering, ställning + -s, -arna
The word 'regeringsställningarna' is a complex Swedish noun divided into seven syllables: re-ge-rings-ställ-ning-ar-na. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound word formed from 'regering' (government) and 'ställning' (position) with genitive and definite plural suffixes. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
The government positions or situations.
The government positions/situations
“Han diskuterade regeringsställningarna med statsministern.”
“De nya regeringsställningarna väckte debatt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ge'). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound nouns.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ge — Open syllable, onset consonant.. rings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ställ — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. ar — Open syllable, onset consonant.. na — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Geminate consonants (like 'll' in 'ställning') are common and don't alter syllabification rules.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a division issue.
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