tjänsstemannaföreningens
Syllables
tjäns-ste-man-na-fö-re-ning-ens
Pronunciation
/ˈtjɛnːstɛˌmanːaˌfœrɛˈniŋɛn/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
tjäns-manna-förening + -ens
The word 'tjänstemannaföreningens' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the association of white-collar workers'. It is syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, with primary stress on '-ning-'. It consists of multiple roots relating to service, people, and association, combined with a genitive suffix.
Definitions
- 1
the association of white-collar workers
the white-collar workers' association
“Tjänstemannaföreningens medlemmar krävde högre löner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable '-ning-'. Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable, but compound words and suffixes can shift the stress.
Syllables
tjäns — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. man — Open syllable, geminate consonant.. na — Open syllable.. fö — Open syllable.. re — Closed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, stressed.. ens — Closed syllable, genitive suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish syllabification prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants are generally treated as part of the following syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /tj/ are possible but do not affect syllabification.
- Vowel length is crucial for the rhythm of the word.
- The genitive suffix '-ens' is a standard morphological feature.
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