sensationslystnadens
Syllables
sen-sa-tions-lys-tna-dens
Pronunciation
/sɛn.saˈt͡siɔn.slys.tna.dɛn/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
sensa- + lyssna- + -tion-dens
The word 'sensationslystnadens' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and suffixation. It is divided into six syllables: sen-sa-tions-lys-tna-dens, with primary stress on 'lys'. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin origins in the prefix and nominalizing suffix. Syllable division follows standard Swedish rules based on vowel peaks and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act or state of attentively listening to sensations; the process of being keenly aware of one's feelings and perceptions.
The sensation-listening
“Hennes sensationslystnadens var slående.”
“Genom sensationslystnadens kunde han förstå sina behov.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'lys'. Swedish stress is relatively weak and tonal.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. tions — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lys — Open syllable, primary stressed.. tna — Open syllable, unstressed.. dens — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the syllable nucleus.
Onset & Coda
Consonants preceding the vowel (onset) and following the vowel (coda) are assigned to the respective syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally split according to sonority, but Swedish allows for more complex clusters.
- The *stn* cluster in 'sensationslystnadens' is a potential point of variation in pronunciation, but the standard pronunciation does not insert a schwa sound.
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