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ursprungsbefolkningens

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
22 characters
Swedish
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “ursprungsbefolkningens” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

ursprungsbefolkningens

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

urs-prungs-be-folk-ning-ens

Pronunciation

/ˈɵrsprʊŋsˌbɛfɔlknɪŋɛnːs/

Stress

010111

Morphemes

ursprungs- + befolkning- + -ens

The word 'ursprungsbefolkningens' is syllabified into six syllables (urs-prungs-be-folk-ning-ens) with primary stress on 'folk'. It's a genitive noun composed of the morphemes 'ursprungs-', 'befolkning-', and '-ens'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    of the indigenous population

    the indigenous population's

    “Respektera ursprungsbefolkningens rättigheter.”

    “Ursprungsbefolkningens kultur är rik och mångfacetterad.”

    syn:ursprungsfolketsde inhemska folkens
    ant:nybyggarnas

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('folk').

Syllables

6
urs/ɵrs/
prungs/prʊŋs/
be/bɛ/
folk/fɔlk/
ning/nɪŋ/
ens/ɛnːs/

urs — Open syllable, initial syllable.. prungs — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. be — Open syllable.. folk — Closed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable.. ens — Closed syllable, genitive marker.

Word Parts

pre

ursprungs-

From Old Norse 'úrsprungr', meaning 'origin'. Functions as a compounding element.

root

befolkning-

From Germanic roots, meaning 'population'.

suf

-ens

Genitive singular marker, indicating possession.

Similar Words

urs­prungbe­folk­ningfolk­nings

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'spr' in 'ursprungs').

Vowel Division

Syllable division generally occurs before vowels.

  • The 'spr' cluster is a common feature and is consistently maintained within a single syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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