tuberkelbasill
Syllables
tu-ber-kel-ba-sill
Pronunciation
/ˈtuːbɛrkɛlbasɪl/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
tuber- + kel- + basill-ill
Tuberkelbasill is a compound noun of Latin origin, divided into five syllables: tu-ber-kel-ba-sill. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ber'). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets, with the 'rk' cluster remaining intact due to stress and euphony. The word refers to the bacterium causing tuberculosis.
Definitions
- 1
A bacterium of the *Mycobacterium* genus, responsible for causing tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis bacillus
“Tuberkelbasillen kan overføres via luftbårne dråper.”
syn:Tuberkelstaven
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ber'). Nynorsk generally favors stress on the first or second syllable.
Syllables
tu — Open syllable, vowel-initial. ber — Closed syllable, stressed. kel — Open syllable. ba — Open syllable. sill — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.
Stress Placement
Nynorsk generally stresses the first or second syllable, influencing syllable grouping.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
- The 'rk' cluster is a potential point of division, but stress and euphony favor keeping it together.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived syllable boundaries.
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