revolutionsgardisters
Syllables
re-vo-lu-tions-gar-dis-ters
Pronunciation
/rɛvɔlʊˈt͡siɔnɡaɾˈdɪstɛːr/
Stress
0101111
Morphemes
revolutionsgard + isters
The word 'revolutionsgardisters' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'revolutionaries' guards'. It is divided into seven syllables: re-vo-lu-tions-gar-dis-ters, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is a compound formed from 'revolution', 'gard', and the genitive plural suffix '-isters'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Guards of revolutionaries; the guards belonging to revolutionaries.
Revolutionaries' guards
“Revolutionsgardisters lojalitet var ifrågasatt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vo'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vo — Open syllable, stressed.. lu — Open syllable.. tions — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. gar — Open syllable.. dis — Open syllable.. ters — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Swedish syllables are generally built around vowel sounds. Each vowel (or diphthong) typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a vowel naturally breaks them.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the second element of a compound word.
- The 's' at the end of 'revolutions' and the 's' in 'isters' are both pronounced, contributing to the consonant clusters.
- The vowel /u/ in 'lu' is a relatively high vowel, which influences the surrounding consonant sounds.
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