renhållningsarbetanas
Syllables
ren-håll-nings-ar-be-tan-as
Pronunciation
/rɛnˈhɑlːnɪŋsˌarˈbɛːtanas/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
ren- + håll- + nings-arbetarnas
The word 'renhållningsarbetarnas' is divided into seven syllables based on maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('håll'). It's a complex noun meaning 'the garbage workers'' and is formed from several morphemes with Old Norse and Swedish origins.
Definitions
- 1
the garbage workers'
the garbage workers'
“Renhållningsarbetarnas strejk försvårade sophämtningen.”
syn:sophämtarnas
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('håll').
Syllables
ren — Open syllable, no stress.. håll — Closed syllable, primary stress.. nings — Closed syllable, no stress.. ar — Open syllable, no stress.. be — Open syllable, no stress.. tan — Closed syllable, no stress.. as — Open syllable, no stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
- The long vowel /ɑː/ in 'håll' doesn't pose a syllabification challenge. The consonant cluster 'nings' is common and follows the onset maximization rule.
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