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sjukepleiarskule

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

3 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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3syllables

sjukepleiarskule

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sjuk-epleiar-skule

Pronunciation

/ˈsjøːkəˌpleːjɑrˌskʉːlə/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

sjukepleiar + -skule

The word *sjukepleiarskule* is divided into four syllables: *sjuk-epleiar-skule*. The primary stress falls on the second syllable (*plei-*). The word is a compound noun consisting of a root relating to sickness and care, and a suffix denoting a school. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A school for training nurses.

    Nurse training school, School of Nursing

    Ho gjekk sjukepleiarskule i Bergen.

    Sjukepleiarskular treng fleire lærarar.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('plei-'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Syllables

4
sjuk/sjøːk/
eplei/əˈpleɪ/
ar/ɑr/
skule/skʉːlə/

sjuk Open syllable, containing a long vowel /øː/ and a voiced velar stop /k/. The 'sj' is treated as a single onset.. eplei Open syllable, stressed. Contains a schwa /ə/, a diphthong /eɪ/ and is the primary stressed syllable.. ar Open syllable, containing a vowel /ɑ/ and a rhotic consonant /r/. Forms part of the root.. skule Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster /sk/, a long vowel /ʉː/, and a schwa /ə/. The 'sk' is treated as a single onset.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters like 'sk' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Sequences

Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable, as seen in 'epleiar'.

Syllable Weight

Final schwa vowels contribute to syllable weight but don't necessarily create a new syllable.

  • The 'sj' and 'sk' clusters are treated as single onsets, a common feature of Norwegian phonology.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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