tavujärjestyksen

Tavujärjestys refers to the syllabic order or syllable structure in the Finnish language. Finnish words are typically divided into syllables, and the rules governing how these syllables are formed and ordered are known as tavujärjestys. This concept is fundamental to Finnish phonology and prosody.

Finnish syllables generally follow a vowel-consonant (VC) or consonant-vowel (CV) structure. They can also be V or CV C. Syllable structure is relatively simple, with consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables being rare, and clusters at the end of syllables even rarer. Gemination, or the doubling of consonants, is also an important feature that can affect syllable boundaries. For example, in the word "kukka," the double 'k' signifies the end of the first syllable and the beginning of the second.

The adherence to tavujärjestys contributes to the rhythmic and melodic quality of spoken Finnish. Understanding this concept is crucial for learning Finnish pronunciation and for applications in areas like speech synthesis and language processing. The syllable is the basic unit of pronunciation, and its structure is largely dictated by vowel and consonant combinations.