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terroristattackernas

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

9 syllables
20 characters
Swedish
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9syllables

terroristattackernas

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 1

    the terrorist attacks’

    the terrorist attacks’

    Utredningen fokuserade 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

9
te/tɛ/
rro/rɔː/
rist/rɪst/
at/atː/
ta/ta/
ck/k/
er/ɛr/
na/naː/
s/s/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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