revmatismesjukehus
Syllables
rev-ma-ti-sme-sju-ke-hus
Pronunciation
/rɛvmaˈtisməsjuːkəhuːs/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
revma + tisme-sju-ke-hus
The word 'revmatismesjukehus' is a compound noun meaning 'rheumatism hospital'. It is divided into seven syllables: rev-ma-ti-sme-sju-ke-hus, with primary stress on 'sme'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, prioritizing breaks before vowels. The word's morphemic structure reveals Greek and Norwegian origins.
Definitions
- 1
A hospital specializing in the treatment of rheumatic diseases.
Rheumatism hospital
“Hun ble innlagt på revmatismesjukehus.”
“Revmatismesjukehuset tilbyr spesialbehandling.”
syn:leddgiktsykehus
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sme'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult, but the compound structure influences this.
Syllables
rev — Open syllable, onset consonant /r/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /v/. Stressed.. ma — Open syllable, onset consonant /m/, vowel /a/. Unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /i/. Unstressed.. sme — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /sm/, vowel /ɛ/. Primary stressed.. sju — Open syllable, onset consonant /ʃ/, vowel /uː/. Unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ə/. Unstressed.. hus — Open syllable, onset consonant /h/, vowel /uː/, coda consonant /s/. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'sm' in 'sme').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a diphthong or a consonant cluster that naturally separates.
Vowel Break
Syllables are typically divided before vowels (e.g., 'ma', 'ti').
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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