avdemokratisering
Syllables
av-de-mo-kra-ti-se-ring
Pronunciation
/avdɛmɔkratɪˈseːrɪŋ/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
av + demokratisering + ing
The word 'avdemokratisering' is divided into seven syllables: av-de-mo-kra-ti-se-ring. It consists of the prefix 'av-', the root 'demokratisering', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('de-'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The process of a political system becoming less democratic; dedemocratization.
Dedemocratization
“Vi ser en bekymringsfull trend med avdemokratisering i flere land.”
“Avdemokratisering kan føre til politisk ustabilitet.”
syn:mindre demokratiant:demokratisering
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('de-'). A weaker secondary stress is present on the 'krat-' syllable.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. kra — Open syllable, secondary stressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ring — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless absolutely necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The /dɛm/ cluster is common and doesn't present a significant issue.
- The /ɪ/ vowel in '-isering' is a reduced vowel, typical in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are minor and don't affect syllable division.
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