smutskastningskampanjen
Syllables
smuts-kast-nings-kampan-jen
Pronunciation
/smʏtsˌkastˈnɪŋsˌkampɑɲɛn/
Stress
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Morphemes
smuts, kampanj + -kastnings-en
The word 'smutskastningskampanjen' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and suffixation. It is divided into five syllables: 'smuts-kast-nings-kampan-jen', with primary stress on 'kampan'. The word denotes a smear campaign and follows typical Swedish syllabification rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
A deliberate and often malicious attempt to damage someone's reputation.
The smear campaign
“Polisen utreder en smutskastningskampanj mot politikern.”
“Kampanjen var full av lögner och överdrifter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kampan'. The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound nouns.
Syllables
smuts — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the root of the word.. kast — Open syllable, part of the suffix. Contains a consonant cluster.. nings — Closed syllable, part of the suffix. Contains a nasal consonant.. kampan — Open syllable, stressed syllable. Contains the root of the second part of the compound.. jen — Closed syllable, contains the definite article suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish syllabification prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as a sequence of syllables from their constituent parts.
- The '-skast-' cluster requires careful pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but syllable division remains consistent.
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