socialförsäkringsministrarna
Syllables
so-ci-al-för-säk-rings-mi-nis-trar-na
Pronunciation
/sɔˈɧalːfœrˌsɛːkriŋsˌmɪnɪˈstɛːrna/
Stress
0001000010
Morphemes
social- + säkring- + -ministrarna
The word 'socialförsäkringsministrarna' is a complex Swedish noun divided into ten syllables following the open syllable rule. Primary stress falls on 'för'. It's a compound word built from Latin and Old Norse roots and Swedish suffixes, denoting the ministers of social security.
Definitions
- 1
The ministers responsible for social security.
The ministers of social security
“Socialförsäkringsministrarna presenterade en ny reform.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'för' syllable. Secondary stress is less pronounced on 'ci' and 'trar'.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ci — Open syllable, contains a complex consonant /ɧ/.. al — Open syllable, long vowel due to following consonant cluster.. för — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. säk — Open syllable, long vowel due to following consonant.. rings — Open syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. nis — Open syllable.. trar — Open syllable, long vowel due to following consonant.. na — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Swedish favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible. Syllable division occurs before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are exceptionally complex. The /rs/ cluster is maintained.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /œ/ vs. /ø/).
- The /ɧ/ sound can have slight variations in pronunciation.
- Long vowels are a result of following consonant clusters.
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