socialtjänstkontoret
Syllables
so-ci-al-tjäns-t-kon-tor-e-t
Pronunciation
/sɔˈɧalˌtjæːnstkɔnˈtɔrɛt/
Stress
100010101
Morphemes
social- + tjänst- + -kontor-et
The word 'socialtjänstkontoret' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on the first syllable of 'social' and 'kontoret'. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin and Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows standard Swedish rules, prioritizing vowel-based formation and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The social services office
The social services office
“Jag måste gå till socialtjänstkontoret imorgon.”
“Socialtjänstkontoret hjälper människor i utsatta situationer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'social' and the first syllable of 'kontoret'. This is typical for compound nouns in Swedish.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ci — Closed syllable, contains the palatal fricative /ɧ/.. al — Open syllable.. tjäns — Closed syllable, contains the /tj/ consonant cluster.. t — Open syllable, single consonant.. kon — Closed syllable.. tor — Open syllable.. e — Open syllable.. t — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are primarily formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The /ɧ/ sound in 'social' is a unique Swedish sound but doesn't significantly alter syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word is a consideration, but the rules apply consistently across the components.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Swedish
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.