skådespelarkarriärernas
Syllables
skå-de-spel-ar-kar-riär-er-nas
Pronunciation
/ˈskɔːdɛˌspɛːlɑrˌkarɪˈæːrnɑs/
Stress
00000100
Morphemes
skåde-spel-karriär + -are-erna-s
The word 'skådespelarkarriärernas' is a complex Swedish noun with eight syllables. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and codas, avoiding stranded consonants, and avoiding vowel hiatus. Primary stress falls on the 'riär' syllable. The word is formed from a combination of Germanic and Romance roots and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The careers of the actors.
The actors' careers
“Skådespelarkarriärernas uppgång och fall är fascinerande.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('riär'). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish nouns of this length and complexity.
Syllables
skå — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sk'. Stressed level 0.. de — Open syllable, following the 'skå' syllable. Stressed level 0.. spel — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'sp'. Stressed level 0.. ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by 'r'. Stressed level 0.. kar — Open syllable, vowel followed by 'r'. Stressed level 0.. riär — Closed syllable, primary stress. Contains a diphthong.. er — Open syllable, vowel followed by 'r'. Stressed level 0.. nas — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster 'nas'. Stressed level 0.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets and Codas
Swedish syllabification prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in both the onset and coda of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left isolated at the beginning or end of a syllable unless necessary due to complex clusters.
Vowel Hiatus Avoidance
Sequences of vowels are often broken up by inserting a glide or consonant to avoid hiatus.
- The 'sk-' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in Swedish.
- The genitive plural ending '-ernas' can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel.
- The 'r' sound can be syllabic or reduced in certain contexts.
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