universitetsssirkel
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-te-tss-sir-kel
Pronunciation
/ˌʊnɪvɛrsɪˈtɛtsˌsɪrkəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
universitet, sirkel + -s-
The word 'universitetssirkel' is divided into eight syllables: u-ni-ver-si-te-tss-sir-kel. The primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'sirkel'. It's a compound noun formed from 'universitet' (university) and 'sirkel' (circle), linked by the genitive marker 's'.
Definitions
- 1
A study group or circle associated with a university.
University circle, university study group
“Vi møtest i ein universitetssirkel kvar veke.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'sirkel' (/sɪrkəl/). The first syllable of 'universitet' receives secondary stress, but is less prominent.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ni — Closed syllable, onset 'n' and vowel 'i'. ver — Closed syllable, onset 'v' and vowel 'e'. si — Closed syllable, onset 's' and vowel 'i'. te — Open syllable, onset 't' and vowel 'e'. tss — Closed syllable, complex onset 'ts'. sir — Closed syllable, onset 's' and vowel 'i'. kel — Closed syllable, onset 'k' and vowel 'e'
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Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel to create valid syllables.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable, unless part of a diphthong.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable division within compound words follows the standard rules for each component.
- The genitive 's' is always pronounced, even if it might be reduced in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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