strafflagstiftningens
Syllables
straff-lag-stif-tning-ens
Pronunciation
/ˈstrafːlaɡstɪftnɪŋɛn/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
straff, lag, stiftning + -ens
The word 'strafflagstiftningens' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'of the penal legislation'. It is divided into five syllables: straff-lag-stif-tning-ens, with primary stress on 'stif'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of multiple roots and a genitive suffix. Syllabification follows the Onset-Rime principle and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Of the penal legislation.
Of the penal code.
“Genomgången av strafflagstiftningens ändringar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'stif'. The stress pattern is typical for Swedish nouns of this length.
Syllables
straff — Closed syllable, onset /str/, rime /afː/. Contains a long vowel.. lag — Closed syllable, onset /l/, rime /aɡ/. Contains a short vowel.. stif — Closed syllable, onset /stɪf/, rime /t/. Primary stressed syllable.. tning — Closed syllable, onset /tnɪ/, rime /ŋ/. Contains a nasal consonant.. ens — Closed syllable, onset /ɛ/, rime /n/. Genitive suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or breakable according to Swedish phonotactics.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- Vowel length variation in 'straff' depending on dialect.
- The genitive suffix '-ens' is always a single syllable.
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