voksenpsykiatrisk
Syllables
vok-sen-psy-ki-a-trisk
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔksənˌpsyːkɪaːtrɪsk/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
voksen- + psykiatri- + -sk
The word 'voksenpsykiatrisk' is a Norwegian adjective meaning 'adult psychiatric'. It is divided into six syllables: vok-sen-psy-ki-a-trisk. Stress falls on the first syllable of the root 'psy'. The word is a compound of 'voksen-' (adult), 'psykiatri-' (psychiatry), and '-sk' (adjectival suffix). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and allowing consonant clusters at syllable ends.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the psychiatric treatment of adults.
Adult psychiatric
“voksenpsykiatrisk avdeling”
“voksenpsykiatrisk behandling”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root 'psykiatri-', specifically on 'psy'.
Syllables
vok — Open syllable (CV).. sen — Open syllable (CV).. psy — Open syllable (CV). Stressed.. ki — Open syllable (CV).. a — Open syllable (V).. trisk — Closed syllable (CVC).
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Norwegian favors CV syllables.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are permitted at the end of syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word in compound adjectives.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division.
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