langtidspasient
The word 'langtidspasient' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: lang-tid-s-pa-si-ent. Stress falls on the first syllable ('lang-'). The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, typical of Nynorsk phonology. It consists of the prefix 'lang', root 'tid', linking element 's', and root 'pasient'.
Definitions
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A patient who requires long-term medical care.
Long-term patient
“Han er ein langtidspasient på sjukehuset.”
“Ho treng regelmessig oppfølging som langtidspasient.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lang-'). Subsequent syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
lang — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. tid — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced stop.. s — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, functioning as a linking element.. pa — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. si — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced sibilant.. ent — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The pronunciation of 'd' in 'tid' may vary slightly in some dialects.
- The linking 's' is a common feature in Nynorsk compound nouns.
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