ambulanssjuksköterskan
Syllables
am-bu-lans-sjuk-skö-ters-kan
Pronunciation
/amˈbʉːlansːjukˈɧœːtɛrskan/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
ambulans, sjuk, skötersk + -an
The word 'ambulanssjuksköterskan' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: am-bu-lans-sjuk-skö-ters-kan. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lans'). The word is formed from multiple roots and a definite article suffix. Syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset and coda maximization, avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A nurse who works on an ambulance.
The ambulance nurse
“Ambulanssjuksköterskan anlände snabbt till olycksplatsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lans'). Swedish stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
am — Open syllable, onset consonant.. bu — Open syllable, onset consonant, long vowel.. lans — Closed syllable, onset consonant, long consonant.. sjuk — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, vowel.. skö — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster, long vowel.. ters — Closed syllable, onset consonant, vowel.. kan — Closed syllable, onset consonant, vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset.
Coda Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the coda.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone in a syllable.
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- The double 's' in 'ambulanss' can be pronounced as a single lengthened 's' or two distinct 's' sounds.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'sk' cluster.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Swedish
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.