ochschulzugangsvoraussetzung
Syllables
och-schul-zu-gang-s-vor-aus-set-zung
Pronunciation
/ɔxʃuːltsuɡaŋsfoʁaʊ̯sˌzɛt͡suŋ/
Stress
000100100
Morphemes
vor- + aus-setzen + -setzung
The word 'ochschulzugangsvoraussetzung' is a complex German compound noun. Syllabification follows the rules of dividing before vowels and keeping consonant clusters together. Primary stress falls on 'vor'. The word signifies university entrance requirements and exemplifies German's agglutinative morphology.
Definitions
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Admission requirements for higher education
University entrance requirements
“Die Ochschulzugangsvoraussetzung sind sehr streng.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('vor' in 'voraussetzung'). Secondary stress is present on 'schul' in 'ochschulzugang'.
Syllables
och — Open syllable, initial syllable.. schul — Open syllable, part of a compound.. zu — Open syllable, part of a compound.. gang — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. s — Syllable-initial consonant.. vor — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. aus — Closed syllable, diphthong.. set — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. zung — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Single Consonant Rule
Single consonants typically begin a new syllable.
- The length and complexity of the word due to its compound nature.
- The archaic element 'ochs-' adds complexity.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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