kommunistskrekk
Syllables
kom-mu-nist-skrekk
Pronunciation
/kɔˈmʉːnɪstskrɛkː/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
kommunist + kommunist + -skrekk
The word 'kommunistskrekk' is divided into four syllables: kom-mu-nist-skrekk. The stress falls on the second syllable ('mu'). It's a noun meaning 'fear of communism', formed by combining the root 'kommunist' with the suffix '-skrekk'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel separation.
Definitions
- 1
Fear of communists or communism.
Communist fear
“Han led av kommunistskrekk under den kalde krigen.”
“Frykten for kommunistskrekk var utbredt på 1950-tallet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mu'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root or the syllable immediately preceding a suffix.
Syllables
kom — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively simple structure.. mu — Open syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel.. nist — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'nst' in the coda.. skrekk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'skr', long vowel.
Word Parts
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Syllables are formed to begin with consonants whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority, but often remain within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The 'sts' consonant cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The double 'k' at the end is standard Nynorsk orthography.
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