självmordsfrekvenserna
Syllables
själv-mords-fre-kvens-er-na
Pronunciation
/ˈjælvˌmɔːrdsfrekˈvɛnsˌeːrna/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
själv + mord + s, -erna
The word 'självmordsfrekvenserna' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the suicide rates'. It's divided into six syllables: själv-mords-fre-kvens-er-na, with primary stress on 'fre'. The word is formed from a prefix ('själv-'), a root ('mord-'), and several suffixes ('-s', '-erna', '-frekvens'). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and codas while ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'fre' syllable (second syllable of 'frekvens'). Swedish stress is typically on the first syllable of the root, but compound words can shift the stress.
Syllables
själv — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains a diphthong.. mords — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant cluster.. fre — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. kvens — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant.. er — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. na — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets and Codas
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible in both the onset and coda positions, while avoiding illegal consonant clusters.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- Swedish allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, which are handled according to established phonotactic rules.
- The stress pattern in compound words can be less predictable than in single-morpheme words.
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