samhällsvetenskapligt
Syllables
sam-häll-sve-ten-skap-ligt
Pronunciation
/samˈhɛlːˌvɛtɛnˈskaplɪɡt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
sam + häll + vetenskapligt
The word 'samhällsvetenskapligt' is a complex Swedish adjective formed through compounding and suffixation. Syllabification follows vowel-nucleus rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Old Norse and Swedish origins of its components.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the social sciences.
Social scientific
“En samhällsvetenskapligt inriktad utbildning.”
“Han har en samhällsvetenskapligt forskningsbakgrund.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skap').
Syllables
sam — Open syllable, no stress.. häll — Closed syllable, long consonant 'l'.. sve — Open syllable, no stress.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tn'.. skap — Open syllable, primary stress.. ligt — Closed syllable, no stress.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel form a closed syllable.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress typically falls on the first syllable, but can shift in compounds.
- The double 'l' in 'häll' affects syllable duration.
- Linking 's' doesn't form a separate syllable.
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