antiterroragent
Syllables
an-ti-ter-ror-a-gent
Pronunciation
/antiˈtɛrːɔrˌɑːɡɛnt/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
anti- + terror- + -agent
The word 'antiterroragent' is divided into six syllables: an-ti-ter-ror-a-gent. Stress falls on 'ter-'. It's a compound noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, following standard Nynorsk syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
A person or organization working to prevent acts of terrorism.
Anti-terrorism agent
“Den antiterroragenten jobber for politiet.”
“Antiterroragenter er trent i å håndtere farlige situasjoner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter-').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. ror — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, vowel standing alone.. gent — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel Sounds
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- The 'rr' consonant cluster is common and doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but don't alter the core syllabification.
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