sentralsjukehus
Syllables
sen-trals-ju-ke-hus
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛntrɑlsˌjukəˌhus/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
sentral- + sjuk- + -ehus
The word 'sentralsjukehus' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It is syllabified as sen-trals-ju-ke-hus, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix ('sentral-'), an Old Norse root ('sjuk-'), and an Old Norse suffix ('-ehus'). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and avoids breaking permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A central hospital; a major hospital serving a large region.
Central hospital
“Han vart innlagt på sentralsjukehuset.”
“Sentralsjukehuset har eit nytt akuttmottak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sen'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, stressed.. trals — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ju — Open syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. hus — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Principle
Syllables begin with consonants.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on morphemes, considering prosodic structure.
- The 'tr' consonant cluster is permissible at the beginning of a syllable in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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