mjältbrandsbakteriena
Syllables
mjält-brands-bak-te-ri-e-na
Pronunciation
/ˈmʲæltˌbrandsbakˈtɛːrɪˌɛnːa/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
mjältbrandsbak + terierna
The word 'mjältbrandsbakterierna' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'anthrax bacteria'. It is divided into seven syllables with primary stress on 'brands'. The word's structure reflects Swedish morphological rules, combining roots and suffixes. Syllabification prioritizes maintaining consonant clusters and adhering to the sonority sequencing principle.
Definitions
- 1
The bacteria that cause anthrax.
Anthrax bacteria
“Forskare studerar mjältbrandsbakterierna för att utveckla bättre behandlingar.”
syn:Anthrax germs
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('brands').
Syllables
mjält — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. brands — Stressed, closed syllable.. bak — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable, long vowel.. ri — Open syllable.. e — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster, geminated 'n'.. na — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with consonants arranged according to their sonority.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept within the same syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the second syllable in Swedish words.
- Gemination of 'n' in '-ierna'.
- Palatalization of 'm' before 'j'.
- Complex consonant clusters.
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