langtidsavdeling
Syllables
lang-tids-av-del-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋtˌtidsɑvˈdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
langtids- + avdeling
The word 'langtidsavdeling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk. It is syllabified as 'lang-tids-av-del-ing', with primary stress on 'lang-'. The word consists of the compound prefix 'langtids-' and the root 'avdeling'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A department or ward intended for long-term care or treatment.
Long-term ward/department
“Ho vart innlagt på ei langtidsavdeling.”
“Langtidsavdelinga har gode fasilitetar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lang-'). Secondary stress on 'av-'. Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
lang — Open syllable, stressed.. tids — Closed syllable, unstressed.. av — Open syllable, secondary stress.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizes consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'lang-', 'tids-', 'av-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
- The 'd' in 'avdeling' can be softened or elided in rapid speech, but this doesn't alter the syllable division.
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