skremselspropaganda
Syllables
skrem-sel-spro-pa-gan-da
Pronunciation
/ˈskrɛmsəlsproˈpɑnˌdaː/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
skremsel + s-
The word 'skremselspropaganda' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: skrem-sel-spro-pa-gan-da. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the root 'skremsel' (frightening) and the borrowed term 'propaganda'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
Propaganda based on fear or the act of frightening people to achieve a political goal.
Scaremongering
“Mediene ble anklaget for å drive skremselspropaganda.”
“Politikerne avviste påstandene som ren skremselspropaganda.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pa'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first of the last two syllables.
Syllables
skrem — Open syllable, onset cluster 'skr', vowel 'ɛ'.. sel — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'ɛ'.. spro — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sp', vowel 'o'.. pa — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'ɑ'.. gan — Open syllable, onset 'ɡ', vowel 'ɑ'.. da — Open syllable, onset 'd', long vowel 'ɑː'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word does not alter the standard syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities but not syllable boundaries.
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