tvångsomhändertagits
Syllables
tvångs-om-hän-der-ta-gits
Pronunciation
/tʋɑːŋsɔmˌhɛn.dɛrˈtaː.ɡits/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
tvångs- + händertag- + -its
The word 'tvångsomhändertagits' is a complex Swedish verb form divided into six syllables: tvångs-om-hän-der-ta-gits. The primary stress falls on '-hän-'. It's morphologically composed of a prefix ('tvångs-'), a root ('händertag-'), and a suffix ('-its'). Syllabification follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and codas while ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Definitions
- 1
To have been forcibly taken into care (e.g., a child by social services).
Has been forcibly taken into care
“Barnet tvångsomhändertagits av socialtjänsten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable '-hän-'. Swedish stress is typically on the first syllable, but can shift in longer words. The root syllable receives the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
tvångs — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'tv', vowel 'å', coda 'ngs'. Initial syllable.. om — Open syllable, vowel 'o', coda 'm'. Prefix.. hän — Open syllable, vowel 'ä', coda 'n'. Primary stressed syllable.. der — Open syllable, vowel 'e', coda 'r'. Part of the root.. ta — Open syllable, vowel 'a', coda null. Part of the root.. gits — Closed syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'i', coda 'ts'. Suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many initial consonants as possible (e.g., 'tv' in 'tvångs').
Coda Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many final consonants as possible (e.g., 'ngs' in 'tvångs').
Vowel Break
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel.
- The 'ng' cluster is maintained within the syllable due to overall syllable structure.
- The 'om-' prefix doesn't present any unusual syllabification issues.
- Stress placement can be slightly variable depending on regional accents.
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