stupitulcucului
Syllables
stu-pi-tul-cu-cu-lui
Pronunciation
/ˈstupɪtul kuˈkuluj/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
stup + itul-cucului
The word *stupitul-cucului* is a compound noun meaning 'cuckoo's nest'. It is divided into six syllables: stu-pi-tul-cu-cu-lui, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Romanian rules prioritizing vowel peaks and sonority sequencing, while treating the 'tul' cluster as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
The nest of a cuckoo.
Cuckoo's nest
“Am găsit un ou în *stupitul-cucului*.”
“Păsările își fac *stupitul-cucului* în copaci.”
syn:cuib de cuc
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cu' in 'cucului').
Syllables
stu — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC).. pi — Open syllable, vowel-consonant (VC).. tul — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC).. cu — Open syllable, vowel-consonant (VC).. cu — Open syllable, vowel-consonant (VC).. lui — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC).
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured according to the sonority hierarchy.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Romanian favors open syllables whenever possible.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'tul' ending is treated as a single syllable despite the cluster.
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