främlingsfientligaste
Syllables
frä-mlings-fi-en-tlig-as-te
Pronunciation
/fræmˈlɪŋsˈfiːɛnˌtɛlɪˌɡɑːstɛ/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
främ- + ling- + -s-fientlig-aste
The word 'främlingsfientligaste' is a complex Swedish adjective meaning 'most xenophobic'. It's syllabified based on maximizing onsets and codas, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Its morphemic structure reveals layers of affixation building upon a Germanic root.
Definitions
- 1
Most xenophobic, most hostile to foreigners
Most xenophobic, most hostile to foreigners
“Det var den främlingsfientligaste politiken jag någonsin hört talas om.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (*fientli*-). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish superlative adjectives.
Syllables
frä — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mlings — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster.. fi — Open syllable.. en — Closed syllable.. tlig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. as — Closed syllable.. te — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets and Codas
Swedish syllabification prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants within syllables, creating consonant clusters where possible.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before vowels.
- The consonant cluster *mlings* is complex but commonly pronounced as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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