distriktssköterskorna
Syllables
di-strik-tsskö-ter-skor-na
Pronunciation
/dɪˈstrɪkːtsˈɧøːtɛrˌskɔːrna/
Stress
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Morphemes
distrikt + skötersk + na
The word 'distriktssköterskorna' is a Swedish noun meaning 'the district nurses'. It's syllabified as di-strik-tsskö-ter-skor-na, with stress on 'skor'. It's a compound word built from Latin and Swedish roots, following Swedish syllabification rules that prioritize open syllables and maintain consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The district nurses
The district nurses
“Distriktssköterskorna besöker patienterna hemma.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('skor'). Swedish stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, unstressed.. strik — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'str' cluster.. tsskö — Closed syllable, unstressed. Geminate 'ss' and 'sk' cluster.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. skor — Closed syllable, stressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed. Definite plural marker.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'str' and 'sk' are generally kept together within a syllable.
Geminate Consonant Treatment
Geminate consonants (tt, ss) are treated as single units within a syllable.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the final root in compound words.
- The 'sk' cluster is a common feature of Swedish phonology.
- Vowel length influences syllable timing.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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