avdelningssköterskans
Syllables
av-del-nings-skö-ters-kans
Pronunciation
/avˈdɛlːnɪŋsˌɧœːtɛrˈskanːs/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
av + del + nings-skötersk-ans
The word 'avdelningssköterskans' is a complex Swedish noun syllabified as av-del-nings-skö-ters-kans. Stress falls on 'del'. It's formed from the prefix 'av', root 'del', and multiple suffixes indicating nominalization and genitive case. Syllabification follows Swedish rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The nurse of the department/ward.
The department nurse's.
“Avdelningssköterskans ansvar är stort.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('del'). The fifth syllable ('ters') also receives secondary stress, though less prominent.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. del — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. skö — Open syllable, contains a complex consonant cluster.. ters — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. kans — Closed syllable, genitive marker.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible. Syllable divisions are made to create open syllables unless doing so disrupts morphemic boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables, often resulting in closed syllables. The specific breaking point depends on the cluster's structure and the surrounding vowels.
Morpheme Boundary Respect
Syllable divisions generally respect morpheme boundaries, avoiding splitting affixes or roots.
- The consonant cluster 'skötersk' is a common feature in Swedish and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The genitive suffix '-ans' is a standard suffix and follows typical syllabification rules.
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