tandläkarmottagningar
Syllables
tan-dlä-kar-mot-ta-gning-ar
Pronunciation
/tanːˈlɛːkarˌmɔtːaˌɡniŋar/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
tand, läkar, mottag + -ningar
The word 'tandläkarmottagningar' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'dental practices'. It's divided into seven syllables following the Onset-Rime Principle and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('-tag-'). It's a compound word built from roots 'tand', 'läkar', and 'mottag' with the plural suffix '-ningar'.
Definitions
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Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable ('-tag-'). Swedish stress is generally word-initial or on the first syllable, but in compounds, stress can shift.
Syllables
tan — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'an'. dlä — Closed syllable, onset 'dl', rime 'ɛː'. kar — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'ar'. mot — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ɔtː'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'a'. gning — Closed syllable, onset 'gn', rime 'ing'. ar — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'ar'
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.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple roots require careful consideration of stress placement.
- The suffix '-ningar' is a common plural marker and doesn't significantly affect syllabification.
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