intellektualisme
Syllables
in-tel-lek-tu-a-lis-me
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɛlːɛktʊaˌlɪsmə/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
intel- + -lekt- + -ualisme
The word 'intellektualisme' is divided into seven syllables: in-tel-lek-tu-a-lis-me. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tu'. It's a noun of Latin origin, meaning intellectualism, and its syllabification follows the standard Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A system of thought or belief emphasizing the importance of intellect and reason.
Intellectualism
“Han er ein sterk tilhengar av intellektualisme.”
“Intellektualisme kan vere viktig i akademiske diskusjonar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tu' (/tu/). All other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. tel — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel, unstressed.. lek — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tu — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. lis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
intel-
From Latin 'intellectus', meaning understanding or mind. Prefix denoting mental capacity.
-lekt-
From Latin 'legere', meaning to read, choose, or gather. Core meaning related to selection and understanding.
-ualisme
From Latin '-alis' + '-ismus'. Forms an abstract noun denoting a system of thought or belief.
Similar Words
Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'tel', 'lek').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'in', 'me').
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The /kt/ cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant issue.
- The vowel /u/ is relatively stable in this context.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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