ungdomsbrottslinganas
Syllables
ung-doms-brotts-ling-a-nas
Pronunciation
/ˈɵŋdɔmˌbrɔtːslɪŋaˌnaːs/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ungdoms + brott + slingarnas
The word 'ungdomsbrottslingarnas' is a complex Swedish noun in the genitive plural. It is divided into six syllables: ung-doms-brotts-ling-a-nas. The primary stress falls on 'brotts'. The word consists of a prefix ('ungdoms'), a root ('brott'), and a suffix ('slingarnas'). Syllabification follows Swedish rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The young offenders' / The youth criminals'
The young criminals'
“Polisen utredde ungdomsbrottslingarnas inblandning.”
“Ungdomsbrottslingarnas handlingar orsakade stor skada.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'brotts'.
Syllables
ung — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. doms — Closed syllable, following vowel.. brotts — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, geminate consonant.. ling — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. a — Open syllable, vowel only.. nas — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Avoid Breaking Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are typically attached to the preceding syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
- The 'brtts' cluster is common and doesn't trigger syllable division within the cluster.
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