ursprungsbefolkninaar
Syllables
ur-sprungs-be-folk-ni-na-ar
Pronunciation
/ˈɵrsprʊŋsˌbɛfɔlknɪˈnaːr/
Stress
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Morphemes
ursprungs- + befolkning- + -ar
The word 'ursprungsbefolkningar' is syllabified as ur-sprungs-be-folk-ni-na-ar, with primary stress on 'sprungs'. It's a compound noun formed from 'ursprung' and 'befolkning', with a plural suffix '-ar'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels.
Definitions
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original populations
Indigenous populations
“Sveriges ursprungsbefolkningar är samerna.”
“Ursprungsbefolkningar världen över kämpar för sina rättigheter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sprungs'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding can shift the stress.
Syllables
ur- — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sprungs- — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. be- — Open syllable.. folk- — Closed syllable.. ni- — Open syllable.. na- — Open syllable.. -ar — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before vowels.
Final Consonant
A final consonant forms a syllable.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'ursprungs' is a common feature and doesn't pose a significant challenge. Compound word structure influences stress placement.
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