sykehjemspasjent
Syllables
sy-ke-hjem-s-pa-sj-ent
Pronunciation
/ˈsyːkəˌhjemːsˌpasjɛnt/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
syke- + hjem- + -spasient
The word 'sykehjemspasient' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: sy-ke-hjem-s-pa-sj-ent. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters. The 'sj' cluster and syllabic consonants are notable features.
Definitions
- 1
A person residing in a nursing home.
Nursing home patient
“Han er ein sykehjemspasient.”
“Ho er ein viktig sykehjemspasient.”
syn:pleiehjemsbeboer
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('hjem').
Syllables
sy — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ke — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. hjem — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. s — Syllabic consonant, between two vowels.. pa — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. sj — Syllabic consonant cluster, between two vowels.. ent — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables unless they can be broken up by a vowel.
Syllabic Consonants
Consonants between vowels can form their own syllables.
- The 'sj' cluster is often pronounced as a single unit, justifying its separate syllabic status.
- Syllabic 's' and 'sj' are short syllables but phonetically distinct.
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