prematuravdeling
Syllables
pre-ma-tu-ra-vdel-ing
Pronunciation
/prɛmaˈtuːɾaˌvdelɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
pre- + matur- + -avdeling
The word 'prematuravdeling' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: pre-ma-tu-ra-vdel-ing. It's derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, with primary stress on the 'ra' syllable. Syllabification follows the Onset-Rime principle and Maximum Onset Principle, with the 'vdel' cluster being a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
A department or ward in a hospital dedicated to the care of premature babies.
Premature ward/department
“Barnet ble overført til prematuravdelingen.”
“Personalet på prematuravdelingen er svært kompetent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ra' syllable in 'tu-ra'. The stress pattern is relatively flat, but 'tu-ra' receives the most prominence.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ma — Open syllable.. tu — Open syllable, long vowel.. ra — Open syllable, stressed.. vdel — Syllable with a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Maximum Onset Principle
Assigning as many consonants as possible to the onset of a syllable.
Stress Assignment Rules
Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable, but can shift based on grammatical structure and word length.
- The 'vdel' cluster is a potential point of variation, but is generally accepted in Norwegian.
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