sjöfartsorganisations
Syllables
sjö-far-tso-rga-ni-sa-tions
Pronunciation
/ɧœːfaʈsɔrɡanisaːˈɧoːn/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
sjöfartsorgan + isations
The word 'sjöfartsorganisations' is a complex Swedish noun divided into seven syllables: sjö-far-tso-rga-ni-sa-tions. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gan-'). It's a compound word built from roots relating to sea travel and organization, with a noun-forming suffix. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and codas while avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A body or association dedicated to the management and regulation of shipping activities.
Shipping organization
“Sjöfartsorganisationen arbetar för säkrare sjöfart.”
“De deltog i ett möte med sjöfartsorganisationens representanter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gan-'). Swedish stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root word, but in compounds, it often shifts to the root of the final element.
Syllables
sjö — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant. Initial syllable.. far — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. Follows the initial syllable.. tso — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant. Part of the compound root.. rga — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant. Part of the compound root.. ni — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Part of the compound root.. sa — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Part of the suffix.. tions — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster. Final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets and Codas
Swedish syllabification aims to create syllables with as many consonants in the onset and coda as possible, while avoiding illegal consonant clusters.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a permissible coda.
- The consonant cluster /ft/ is common and doesn't require special handling.
- Long vowels are typical in Swedish and influence syllable weight.
- Compound words often exhibit stress shifts to the final root.
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