självmordsstatstistiks
Syllables
själv-mords-stats-tis-tiks
Pronunciation
/ˈjælvˌmɔːrdsstaˈtiːstɪks/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
själv + mord + istik
The word 'självmordsstatistiks' is a complex Swedish noun divided into five syllables: själv-mords-stats-tis-tiks. Stress falls on 'mords'. It's a compound word built from the prefix 'själv-', root 'mord', root 'stats', and suffix '-istik', with a genitive suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and codas, and handling consonant clusters as units.
Definitions
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Data relating to the number and characteristics of suicides.
Suicide statistics
“Självmordsstatistiks visar en ökning bland unga män.”
syn:Självmordsdata
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mords'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
själv — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sj', vowel /æ/.. mords — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster 'rd'.. stats — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st'.. tis — Closed syllable, short vowel /ɪ/.. tiks — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster 'ks'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets and Codas
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible in both the onset and coda positions, avoiding stranded consonants.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters like 'sj', 'rd', 'st', and 'ks' are generally treated as units within a syllable, unless they are easily separable by a vowel.
- The 'rd' cluster is generally treated as a single unit, though some dialects might break it up.
- The final '-s' is a genitive marker and is always pronounced.
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