universitetslektorerna
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-te-ts-lek-to-re-rna
Pronunciation
/ˌʉnɪvɛrˈsɪtɛsˌlɛktoˈrɛːna/
Stress
0101001011
Morphemes
universitets- + lektor- + -erna
The word 'universitetslektorerna' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the university lecturers'. It's divided into ten syllables with stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Swedish rules, with the 'ts' cluster being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
The university lecturers
The university lecturers
“Universitetslektorerna diskuterade den nya kursplanen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('si') according to Swedish stress patterns.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ni — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ver — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. si — Open, stressed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. te — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster as onset.. lek — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rna — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowels.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the second syllable in words of this length.
- The 'ts' cluster is treated as a single onset. The long vowel in the final syllable is characteristic of the definite plural form.
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