renhållningsarbetares
Syllables
ren-håll-nings-ar-be-ta-res
Pronunciation
/rɛnˈhɔlːnɪŋsˌarˈbɛːtaˌrɛːs/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
ren- + håll- + nings-arbetares
The word 'renhållningsarbetares' is a complex Swedish noun divided into seven syllables: ren-håll-nings-ar-be-ta-res. The primary stress falls on '-nings-'. It's formed from the prefix 'ren-', the root 'håll-', and multiple suffixes indicating nominalization and possession. Syllabification follows Swedish rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Of a refuse worker or sanitation worker.
of a refuse worker
“Renhållningsarbetares uppgift är att hålla staden ren.”
syn:av sophämtare
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable '-nings-'. Secondary stress is present on '-be-' and '-res-', but is less prominent.
Syllables
ren — Open syllable, initial syllable.. håll — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ar — Open syllable.. be — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ta — Open syllable.. res — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors CV syllables, leading to division between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are very complex.
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are typically treated as separate syllables.
- The genitive suffix '-ares' is a standard morphological feature and doesn't pose a unique syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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