syreupptagningsförmåga
Syllables
sy-re-upp-tag-nings-för-må-ga
Pronunciation
/ˈsyːrɛˌɵpːtɑɡˈniŋsfœrˌmɔːɡa/
Stress
00000110
Morphemes
upp + syre, taga, förmåga + nings
The word 'syreupptagningsförmåga' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'oxygen uptake capacity'. It's divided into eight syllables following the principle of maximizing open syllables. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('må'). The word is a compound formed from several morphemes with origins in Greek, Proto-Germanic, and Old Norse.
Definitions
- 1
Oxygen uptake capacity; the ability of an organism to absorb oxygen.
Oxygen uptake capacity
“Hans syreupptagningsförmåga är mycket hög.”
“Träning förbättrar syreupptagningsförmågan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('må'). A secondary, weaker stress is present on 'upp-tag-nings'.
Syllables
sy — Open syllable, stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. upp — Open syllable, unstressed.. tag — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. för — Open syllable, unstressed.. må — Open syllable, stressed.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
upp
From Swedish 'upp' meaning 'up, onto'. Proto-Germanic origin. Indicates direction or completion.
syre, taga, förmåga
syre (oxygen), taga (to take), förmåga (ability, capacity). Mixed origins: Greek, Proto-Germanic, Old Norse.
nings
Nominalizing suffix derived from 'ning' added to 'taga' (to take). Forms a noun denoting the act of taking.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV). This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex and disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are typically separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'upp' prefix can sometimes blend with the following syllable in rapid speech, but is treated as separate for clear syllabification.
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