smutskastningskampanj
Syllables
smuts-kast-nings-kampanj
Pronunciation
/smʏtsˌkastˈnɪŋsˌkampɑɲ/
Stress
0011
Morphemes
smuts + kastnings + kampanj
The word 'smutskastningskampanj' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: 'smuts-kast-nings-kampanj'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kampanj'. The syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllable structure. It's composed of a prefix 'smuts', a root 'kastnings', and a borrowed root 'kampanj'.
Definitions
- 1
A deliberate and organized effort to damage someone's reputation through false or misleading information.
Smear campaign
“Politiska smutskastningskampanjer är vanliga under valår.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kampanj'. The first three syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
smuts — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.. kast — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless stop.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.. kampanj — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced velar nasal.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as a sequence of syllables from their constituent parts.
- The word contains several consonant clusters, requiring careful application of onset maximization.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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