langtidsavdeling
Syllables
lang-tids-av-del-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋtˌtidsˌavdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
lang- + tids- + -ing
The word 'langtidsavdeling' is divided into five syllables: lang-tids-av-del-ing. It's a compound noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A department or ward in a hospital or other institution intended for long-term care.
Long-term ward/department
“Han ble overført til langtidsavdelingen.”
“Langtidsavdelingen har mange ansatte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('av').
Syllables
lang — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. tids — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. av — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. del — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. ing — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end of the word.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they can be pronounced without vowel insertion.
- The 'tids' syllable could have alternative analyses, but the current division is more common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation are minor and do not affect syllabification.
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