intensivavdeling
Syllables
in-ten-siv-av-del-ing
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪvɑvˈdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
intensiv + avdeling
The word 'intensivavdeling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: in-ten-siv-av-del-ing. The primary stress falls on the third and sixth syllables. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'intensiv-' and an Old Norse root 'avdeling'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A specialized department in a hospital for patients requiring intensive medical care.
Intensive care unit
“Han ligg på intensivavdelinga.”
“Ho vart flytta til intensivavdelinga.”
syn:intensiv seksjonant:poliklinikk
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('siv') and the sixth syllable ('ing').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'i'.. ten — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'n'.. siv — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'v'.. av — Open syllable, onset consonant 'a', vowel 'v'.. del — Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'l'.. ing — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'i', vowel 'ng'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'v' (closer to 'u') may slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
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