korruptionsbekämpning
Syllables
kor-rup-tions-be-kämp-ning
Pronunciation
/kɔrʊpˈtɪɔːnsbɛˈkɛmpɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
korruptions- + bekämp- + -ning
The word 'korruptionsbekämpning' is a compound noun meaning 'fight against corruption'. It is syllabified as kor-rup-tions-be-kämp-ning, with primary stress on 'rup' and 'kämp'. The word is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a Swedish root, and a Swedish nominalizing suffix. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of combating corruption.
Fight against corruption
“Regeringen satsar på korruptionsbekämpning.”
“Korruptionsbekämpning är avgörande för en fungerande demokrati.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rup') and the fifth syllable ('kämp'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer compounds. In this case, the compound structure influences the stress pattern.
Syllables
kor — Open syllable, initial consonant.. rup — Closed syllable, stressed.. tions — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. be — Open syllable.. kämp — Closed syllable, stressed.. ning — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
korruptions-
From Latin 'corruptio', meaning corruption. Functions as a modifying element.
bekämp-
From Swedish 'bekämpa', meaning to combat or fight against. The core action of the word.
-ning
Swedish nominalizing suffix, transforming the verb 'bekämpa' into a noun. Indicates the process or result of fighting.
Maximize Onsets
Swedish syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible. This is evident in syllables like 'rup' and 'tions'.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus. This is fundamental to the syllable division process.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by treating each component as a separate unit, then applying the standard syllabification rules to each unit.
- The presence of complex consonant clusters requires careful consideration to ensure accurate syllable division.
- Stress placement in longer compounds can deviate from the typical first-syllable stress rule.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might influence the precise phonetic realization of vowel sounds, but not the core syllabification.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Swedish
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.