intensivbehandling
Syllables
in-ten-siv-be-han-dling
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪvˌbɛhɑnˈdlɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
intensiv + behandl + -ing
The word 'intensivbehandling' is divided into six syllables: in-ten-siv-be-han-dling. Stress falls on 'han'. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse, meaning intensive treatment. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Intensive treatment; medical care requiring close monitoring and specialized equipment.
Intensive care, intensive treatment
“Pasienten fekk intensivbehandling på sjukehuset.”
“Ho trengde intensivbehandling etter ulykka.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'behandling' ('han'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns of this length and structure.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ten — Open syllable, initial consonant.. siv — Open syllable, initial consonant.. be — Open syllable, initial consonant.. han — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed.. dling — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'dling').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'be-han').
- The 'v' in 'intensiv' can be devoiced or dropped in rapid speech, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- Compound word structure influences syllable division.
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