protestdemonstrationer
Syllables
pro-test-de-mon-stra-tio-ner
Pronunciation
/prɔˈtɛstˌdɛmɔnstraːˈɧɔːnɛr/
Stress
0100110
Morphemes
protest + demonstration + -er
The word 'protestdemonstrationer' is a compound noun meaning 'protest demonstrations'. It is divided into seven syllables: pro-test-de-mon-stra-tio-ner, with primary stress on the second syllable ('te-'). The word is composed of a borrowed prefix 'protest', a root 'demonstration', and a plural suffix '-er'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A display or showing of opposition to a policy or action.
Protest demonstrations
“Polisen övervakade protestdemonstrationerna noggrant.”
“Protestdemonstrationerna var fredliga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('te-'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. test — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. mon — Closed syllable.. stra — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. tio — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ner — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables attempt to include as many initial consonants as possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification respects the boundaries of the constituent parts of the compound.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences stress placement.
- Swedish allows for complex consonant clusters, which are handled according to established phonotactic rules.
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