pääkorostus
Pääkorostus is a Finnish term that translates to "head emphasis" or "main emphasis." It is commonly used in linguistics and speech analysis to refer to the primary stress or accent placed on a particular syllable within a word. In Finnish, like many other languages, syllable stress plays a crucial role in both the pronunciation and the understanding of spoken words. Pääkorostus helps to distinguish between words that are otherwise spelled the same and can influence the rhythm and melody of speech.
The position of pääkorostus in Finnish words is generally predictable. In most cases, the primary stress falls
However, there can be exceptions or nuances. In some compound words or when specific grammatical suffixes are