mjältbrandsbakterier
Syllables
mjält-brands-bak-te-ri-er
Pronunciation
/ˈmʲæltˌbrandsbakˈtɛːrɪˌeːr/
Stress
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Morphemes
brands + er
The word 'mjältbrandsbakterier' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: mjält-brands-bak-te-ri-er. Primary stress falls on 'bak'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing consonant clusters and breaking before vowels. The word is morphologically complex, combining elements related to the spleen, burning, and bacteria.
Definitions
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Bacteria that cause anthrax
Anthrax bacteria
“Forskare studerar mjältbrandsbakterier.”
“Mjältbrandsbakterier kan vara farliga.”
syn:Anthrax germs
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bak'). Swedish stress is generally left-prominent.
Syllables
mjält — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. brands — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. bak — Open syllable, primary stress.. te — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. er — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept within syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence, often falling on the first syllable of the final constituent in compounds.
- The palatalization of /m/ before /j/ in 'mjält' is a common phonetic feature.
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