vattenkraftsutbyggnad
Syllables
vat-ten-krafts-ut-bygg-nad
Pronunciation
/ˈvatːɛnˌkraftsʊtˌbyɡːnad/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
ut + vattenkraftbygg + nad
The word 'vattenkraftsutbyggnad' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vat-ten-krafts-ut-bygg-nad. The primary stress falls on 'krafts'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word consists of roots 'vatten', 'kraft', and 'bygg' with the prefix 'ut' and suffix 'nad'.
Definitions
- 1
Expansion or development of hydroelectric power.
Hydroelectric power expansion/development
“Regeringen satsar på vattenkraftsutbyggnad.”
“Vattenkraftsutbyggnad kan vara kontroversiell på grund av miljöpåverkan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'krafts'. Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
vat — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. ten — Open syllable, follows a stressed syllable.. krafts — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ut — Open syllable, follows a stressed syllable.. bygg — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. nad — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable. This is evident in the 'krafts' syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Compound Word Stress
The stress pattern shifts to the third syllable due to the compound nature of the word.
- The complex consonant clusters in 'vatten' and 'byggnad' require careful consideration to maintain the onset maximization principle.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they do not affect the syllable division.
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