fengselssykehus
Syllables
feng-sel-ssy-ke-hus
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛŋsl̩sˌsyːkəˌhus/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
fengsel, syke + hus
The word 'fengselssykehus' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: feng-sel-ssy-ke-hus. It follows Nynorsk syllable division rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is composed of Germanic roots and suffixes relating to 'prison', 'sick', and 'house'.
Definitions
- 1
A hospital located within or serving a prison.
Prison hospital
“Han ble overført til fengselssykehuset.”
“Fengselssykehuset mangler ressurser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable 'feng'. Nynorsk has a relatively weak stress system, but the first syllable of compound nouns is typically slightly more prominent.
Syllables
feng — Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'ɛŋ'.. sel — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant 'l', onset consonant 's'.. ssy — Open syllable, geminate consonant 'ss', vowel 'y'.. ke — Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'ə'.. hus — Open syllable, onset consonant 'h', vowel 'u', consonant 's'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable.
Linking 's' Rule
The linking 's' between nouns does not create a new syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 'j' sound can vary slightly regionally.
- The geminate 'ss' is a standard feature of Nynorsk orthography and pronunciation.
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