sykdomstilfelle
Syllables
syk-doms-til-fel-le
Pronunciation
/ˈsyːkdɔmstɪlˌfɛlːə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
syk + stil + domstilfelle
sykdomstilfelle is a compound noun divided into five syllables: syk-doms-til-fel-le. The primary stress falls on 'til'. The word is composed of a prefix (syk-), a root (stil-), and suffixes (-dom, -felle). The /dm/ cluster requires careful articulation.
Definitions
- 1
A single instance of a disease; a case of illness.
Disease case
“Det vart meldt om eit nytt tilfelle av influensa.”
“Sjukdomstilfellet auka i vinter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('til').
Syllables
syk — Open syllable, long vowel.. doms — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. til — Open syllable, stressed.. fel — Open syllable.. le — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Coda Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the coda of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Avoiding leaving single consonants without a vowel.
- The /dm/ cluster in 'doms' is a potential point of variation, but standard pronunciation maintains both consonants.
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