terroristbekämpningen
Syllables
te-rro-rist-be-kämp-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/tɛˈrɔːrɪstbɛˈkɛmpɪŋən/
Stress
0101100
Morphemes
terrorist- + bekämp- + -ningen
The word 'terroristbekämpningen' is a compound noun meaning 'counter-terrorism'. It is divided into seven syllables: te-rro-rist-be-kämp-nin-gen, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'terrorist-', the root 'bekämp-', and the suffix '-ningen'. Syllable division follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and codas while avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of combating terrorism; counter-terrorism.
Counter-terrorism
“Sverige satsar stort på terroristbekämpningen.”
“Terroristbekämpningen är en prioritet för polisen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ämp-'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable or the penultimate syllable in longer words.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, onset consonant.. rro — Stressed, open syllable, onset consonant, long vowel.. rist — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, short vowel.. be — Open syllable, onset consonant.. kämp — Stressed, closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, short vowel.. nin — Closed syllable, onset consonant, suffix.. gen — Open syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize the number of consonants in the onset.
Coda Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize the number of consonants in the coda.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left alone to form a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
- The 'stb-' cluster is a common but potentially challenging sequence.
- The suffix '-ningen' always forms a single syllable.
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