universalmedisin
Syllables
u-ni-ver-sal-me-di-sin
Pronunciation
/ˌʊnɪˈvɛrsɑlmeˈdiːsin/
Stress
1001000
Morphemes
univers + medisin
The word 'universalmedisin' is a compound noun formed from 'univers' and 'medisin'. Syllabification follows the maximize onset principle and vowel-centric rules, resulting in 'u-ni-ver-sal-me-di-sin'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable, with secondary stress on 'me'.
Definitions
- 1
A medicine or treatment applicable to all cases or people.
Universal medicine
“Det finnes ingen universalmedisin for alle sykdommer.”
“Forskere leter etter en universalmedisin mot kreft.”
syn:allmedisin
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('u' in 'univers'). Secondary stress falls on the 'me' syllable in 'medisin'. Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, stressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sal — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, secondary stress.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. sin — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset Principle
Consonants are preferred to begin syllables whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences secondary stress.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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