universitetetsprofessorn
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-te-tet-spro-fes-sorn
Pronunciation
/ˌʉnɪvɛrsɪˈtɛːtsproˈfɛsːɔrn/
Stress
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Morphemes
universitet, professor + -s-n
The word 'universitetsprofessorn' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables. Stress falls on the 'fes' syllable. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of maximizing onsets and using vowels as syllable nuclei. The word is morphologically complex, derived from Latin roots with Swedish suffixes.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'professorn' ('fes'), following the rule of stressing the root of the final component in compound words.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ni — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. si — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. te — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tet — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.. spro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. fes — Closed syllable, primary stress.. sorn — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.
Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many initial consonants as possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant After Vowel
A consonant following a vowel typically marks a syllable boundary.
- Consonant cluster 'rs' in 'universitet' is permissible in Swedish.
- Geminate consonant 'tt' affects syllable duration.
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