tvångssteriliseringen
Syllables
tvångs-ste-ri-li-se-ring-en
Pronunciation
/tʋɑːŋsˌsteːrɪliˈseːrɪŋən/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
tvångs + steriliser + ingen
The word 'tvångssteriliseringen' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the forced sterilization'. It's divided into seven syllables: tvångs-ste-ri-li-se-ring-en, with primary stress on 'ste-'. The word is built from the prefix 'tvångs-', the root 'steriliser-', and the suffix '-ingen'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
Forced sterilization
The forced sterilization
“Tvångssteriliseringen av romer i Sverige är en mörk del av vår historia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ste-'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but the length and complexity of the preceding morphemes shift the stress.
Syllables
tvångs — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ste — Closed syllable, stressed.. ri — Open syllable, part of the root.. li — Open syllable, part of the root.. se — Closed syllable, part of the root.. ring — Closed syllable, part of the suffix.. en — Open syllable, final suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy, but often remain within the onset if possible.
- The consonant cluster 'rs' in 'steriliseringen' is a common feature and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect the phonetic transcription, but not the syllabification.
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