specialundervisningen
Syllables
spe-ci-al-un-der-vis-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/spɛˈɧalˌɵnːdɛrˌvɪsˈnɪŋən/
Stress
01010111
Morphemes
special- + visning + -ningen
The word 'specialundervisningen' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'special education'. It is divided into eight syllables: spe-ci-al-un-der-vis-nin-gen, with primary stress on 'un'. The word is formed through compounding and inflection, with Latin and native Swedish roots. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Special education; educational support tailored to students with specific needs.
Special education
“Han går i specialundervisningen.”
“Skolan erbjuder specialundervisning för elever med inlärningssvårigheter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('un'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and inflection can shift the stress.
Syllables
spe — Open syllable, onset with /sp/ cluster.. ci — Open syllable, stressed, onset with /ɧ/.. al — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. un — Closed syllable, stressed, onset with /ɵ/.. der — Open syllable, onset with /d/.. vis — Open syllable, onset with /v/.. nin — Closed syllable, onset with /n/.. gen — Closed syllable, onset with /ɡ/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a permissible coda cluster.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel nucleus.
- The double consonant 'nn' in '-ningen' is a common feature in Swedish noun inflection.
- The cluster /nd/ is permissible in Swedish onsets and codas.
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