statsministerkandidaterna
Syllables
stats-mi-nis-ter-kan-di-da-ter-na
Pronunciation
/statsmɪnɪstɛːrkanɪdaːtɛrna/
Stress
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Morphemes
stats + minister-kandidat + -erna
The word 'statsministerkandidaterna' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the prime minister candidates'. It's divided into nine syllables following Swedish syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding complex codas. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, built from prefixes, roots, and suffixes of various origins.
Definitions
- 1
the prime minister candidates
the prime minister candidates
“Statsministerkandidaterna debatterade energipolitiken.”
“Allmänheten följde statsministerkandidaternas kampanjer noggrant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ter' (ter-na). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of the root, but compound words can shift the stress.
Syllables
stats — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'st'. mi — Open syllable, unstressed. nis — Closed syllable, unstressed. ter — Closed syllable, stressed. kan — Open syllable, unstressed. di — Open syllable, unstressed. da — Open syllable, unstressed. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed. na — Open syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonants).
Avoidance of Complex Codas
Swedish prefers simpler codas (final consonants).
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are broken only when they are exceptionally complex.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The final suffix '-na' is a strong indicator of the definite plural form.
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