ånnedrettsmaskin
Syllables
ån-ne-drett-s-ma-skin
Pronunciation
/ˈånːeˌdrɛtːsmaskɪn/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
åndedrett, maskin + s
The word 'åndedrettsmaskin' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ån-ne-drett-s-ma-skin. Stress falls on 'drett'. The morphemes are 'åndedrett' (breath), 's' (genitive), and 'maskin' (machine). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and utilizing vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A machine used to assist or replace breathing.
Breathing machine, respirator
“Pasienten ble koblet til en åndedrettsmaskin.”
“Sykehuset manglet åndedrettsmaskiner under pandemien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('drett'). Norwegian compound nouns often stress the second element.
Syllables
ån — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ne — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. drett — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and a long consonant.. s — Syllabic consonant, following a vowel.. ma — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. skin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables are often formed around a vowel followed by a consonant.
Syllabic Consonant
A single consonant following a vowel can form a syllable on its own, especially in grammatical contexts like genitive forms.
- Potential elision of 'd' in 'åndedrett' in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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