universiteitsprofessor
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-tei-t-s-pro-fe-ssor
Pronunciation
/ˌyˌni.vər.si.ˈtɛi̯t.sə.prɔ.fəˈsɔr/
Stress
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Morphemes
universiteit, professor + s
The word 'universiteitsprofessor' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel presence and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The 's' acts as a linking element forming its own syllable. The word is of Latin origin.
Definitions
- 1
A professor at a university.
University professor
“De universiteitsprofessor gaf een lezing over klimaatverandering.”
syn:hoogleraar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sor').
Syllables
u-ni — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ver-si — Open syllable.. tei-t — Closed syllable.. s-pro — Open syllable, linking element.. fe-ssor — Closed syllable, final syllable with stress.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Consonant Blocking
Consonant clusters are usually kept together within a syllable.
Linking Element
Linking elements like 's' form a syllable on their own.
- The 's' linking element is a common feature in Dutch compound nouns.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur.
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