intensivsjukepleier
Syllables
in-ten-siv-sjuk-eple-ier
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪvˌʂʉːkpəˌlɛɪər/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
intensiv + sjuk + epleier
The word 'intensivsjukepleier' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: in-ten-siv-sjuk-eple-ier. Primary stress falls on 'sjuk'. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix ('intensiv'), an Old Norse root ('sjuk'), and an Old Norse suffix ('epleier'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel break rules.
Definitions
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A healthcare professional specializing in the care of critically ill patients.
Intensive care nurse
“Ho er intensivsjukepleier på lokalsjukehuset.”
“Intensivsjukepleiarane jobbar i krevjande forhold.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjuk'). This is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. siv — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjuk — Closed syllable, primary stress.. eple — Open syllable, unstressed.. ier — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a separate syllable.
Syllable Weight
Syllables tend to be balanced in weight (number of phonemes).
- Dialectal variation in the pronunciation of 'v' (e.g., /ʋ/).
- The /ʂʉː/ cluster can be challenging for non-native speakers.
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