surströmmingsfesterna
Syllables
sur-strö-mmings-fester-na
Pronunciation
/sʏrˈstrœmːɪŋsˈfɛstərna/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
surströmmingsfester + na
The word 'surströmmingsfesterna' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: sur-strö-mmings-fester-na. The primary stress falls on 'strö'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and codas, with the 'mm' cluster being a notable feature.
Definitions
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The fermented herring festivals
The fermented herring festivals
“Vi deltog i surströmmingsfesterna i Norrland.”
“Surströmmingsfesterna är en tradition i Sverige.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('strö').
Syllables
sur — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.. strö — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'str' as onset.. mmings — Closed syllable, maximizing the coda with 'mm' cluster.. fester — Closed syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel and a coda.. na — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Swedish favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Maximize Coda
Swedish allows complex codas, maximizing the number of consonants at the end of a syllable.
Avoid Internal Clusters
Syllable division attempts to avoid breaking up consonant clusters within a syllable where possible.
- The 'mm' cluster in 'mmings' can have slight variations in length depending on the speaker.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are possible but do not affect syllabification.
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