civilationsundersøgelse
Syllables
ci-vi-la-ti-ons-un-der-sø-gel-se
Pronunciation
/tsiˌvilɑˈtsionsˌʊnɐsøˈɡɛlse/
Stress
1000000000
Morphemes
civilisations- + undersøg- + -else
The word 'civilisationsundersøgelse' is divided into ten syllables based on Danish syllabification rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei. It is a complex noun derived from Latin and French roots, meaning 'civilization research'. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division is consistent with similar Danish words containing complex consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Investigation of civilizations; civilization research.
Civilization research
“Hun laver en civilisationsundersøgelse om oldtidens Egypten.”
“Resultaterne af civilisationsundersøgelsen var overraskende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ci-'). Danish generally has a fixed initial stress pattern.
Syllables
ci — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a consonant cluster and a vowel.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel.. la — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel.. ons — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. un — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a consonant.. der — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a consonant.. sø — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel.. gel — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a consonant.. se — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Danish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are split based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be syllable nuclei.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'undersøgelse' is a common Danish consonant cluster that requires careful consideration during syllabification.
- The presence of stød (glottal stop) is not predictable and varies depending on the word, but does not affect syllable division.
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