sykpleierskole
Syllables
syk-ple-ie-rs-ko-le
Pronunciation
/ˈsyːk.ple.i̯æɾ.skɔ.lə/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
syk, eple, skole + ier
The word *sykepleierskole* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: syk-ple-ie-rs-ko-le. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ple'). The word is morphologically complex, composed of roots and a suffix. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.
Definitions
- 1
A school or institution for training nurses.
Nurse training school
“Hun studerer ved sykepleierskolen.”
“Sykepleierskolen tilbyr et bredt utvalg av kurs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ple').
Syllables
syk — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. ple — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ie — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. rs — Closed syllable, contains a rhotic consonant.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed, final syllable.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Norwegian generally avoids ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (/æ/ in *eple*).
- Diphthong /i̯/ in *pleierskole* is a common feature.
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