självbevarelsedriftens
Syllables
själv-be-va-rel-se-drift-ens
Pronunciation
/ˈsjølvbɛˌvaːrɛlsɛˌdriftɛnːs/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
själv + bevara + -else-drift-ens
The word 'självbevarelsedriftens' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the drive for self-preservation'. It's syllabified as själv-be-va-rel-se-drift-ens, with primary stress on 'be'. The word is formed through compounding and suffixation, following Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The drive for self-preservation
The drive for self-preservation
“Självbevarelsedriftens är stark hos alla levande varelser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'be'. Swedish stress is typically on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift.
Syllables
själv — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sj', vowel 'æ'. be — Closed syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'ɛ', stressed. va — Open syllable, onset 'v', long vowel 'aː'. rel — Closed syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'ɛ'. se — Closed syllable, onset 's', vowel 'ɛ'. drift — Closed syllable, onset 'dr', vowel 'i'. ens — Closed syllable, onset 'ɛ', long consonant 'n', vowel 'ɛ'
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish favors creating syllables with as many consonants in the onset as possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'v' in 'själv' can be considered a semi-vowel, but functions as part of the onset.
- Double consonants at the end are typical of Swedish definite forms.
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