renhållningsarbetarna
Syllables
ren-håll-nings-ar-be-tar-na
Pronunciation
/rɛnˈhɑlːnɪŋsˌarˈbɛːtarnɑ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ren + håll + nings-ar-tar-na
The word 'renhållningsarbetarna' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the sanitation workers'. It's divided into seven syllables: ren-håll-nings-ar-be-tar-na, with primary stress on 'tar'. The word is formed from several morphemes including a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Swedish rules favoring open syllables and keeping consonant clusters intact.
Definitions
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Sanitation workers, garbage collectors, refuse workers.
The sanitation workers
“Renhållningsarbetarna strejkade för bättre löner.”
“Renhållningsarbetarna tömmer soporna varje morgon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tar'. Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress.
Syllables
ren — Open syllable, initial syllable.. håll — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, suffix.. ar — Open syllable, suffix.. be — Open syllable, root.. tar — Open syllable, suffix, stressed.. na — Closed syllable, definite article suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
Definite Article Rule
The definite article suffix '-na' always forms a separate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound nouns.
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