universalnykel
Syllables
u-ni-ver-sal-ny-kel
Pronunciation
/ˌʏnɪˈvɛɾsɑlˈnyːkl̩/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
universal- + nykel-
The word 'universalnykel' is divided into six syllables: u-ni-ver-sal-ny-kel. It's a compound noun with Latin and Old Norse roots. Stress falls on the first syllable of the root. The final syllable contains a syllabic consonant, which is a common feature in Nynorsk.
Definitions
- 1
A key that can open many locks.
Universal key, master key
“Han brukte ein universalnykel for å opne døra.”
“Universalnykelen låg på bordet.”
ant:lås
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root ('ny-'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable of the prefix ('ver-').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ni — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. sal — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ny — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. kel — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.
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Syllabic Consonant
A consonant can form a syllable nucleus if preceded by a consonant and not followed by a vowel.
- Syllabic /l/ in 'kel' may be pronounced as /kel/ by some speakers.
- Regional variations in /r/ pronunciation (trilled vs. tapped).
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