terroristattackernas
Syllables
te-rro-rist-at-ta-ck-er-na-s
Pronunciation
/tɛˈrɔːrɪstˌatːaˈkɛːɳaːs/
Stress
010101010
Morphemes
terroristattack + ernas
The word 'terroristattackernas' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and inflection. It is divided into nine syllables, with primary stress on the second syllable ('at-'). The syllabification follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and codas and dividing around vowel sounds. The word signifies 'the terrorist attacks’' and is a genitive plural noun.
Definitions
- 1
the terrorist attacks’
the terrorist attacks’
“Utredningen fokuserade på terroristattackernas orsaker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('at-'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and inflection can shift this. The genitive plural ending influences the stress pattern.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains a short vowel.. rro — Open syllable, contains a long vowel. The 'r' is a rhotic consonant.. rist — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a final consonant cluster 'st'.. at — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel and a final consonant 't'. Primary stressed syllable.. ta — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. ck — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'ck'.. er — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a final consonant 'r'.. na — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. s — Closed syllable, contains a single consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets and Codas
Swedish syllabification aims to create syllables with as many consonants as possible in the onset and coda positions, while avoiding stranded consonants.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- The 'rn' consonant cluster is maintained in standard pronunciation, although it may be simplified in colloquial speech.
- Vowel length is crucial for distinguishing meaning in Swedish and affects syllable weight.
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