förlossningsavdelningar
Syllables
för-loss-nings-av-del-ning-ar
Pronunciation
/fœrˈlɔsːnɪŋsˌavdɛlˈniːaɾ/
Stress
0100001
Morphemes
för- + lossning + -s, -av, -ning, -ar
The word 'förlossningsavdelningar' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and affixation. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word refers to delivery wards/departments and exhibits consistent stress patterns with similar compounds.
Definitions
- 1
Delivery wards or departments in a hospital.
Delivery wards/departments
“Hon arbetar på förlossningsavdelningen.”
“De flyttade henne till förlossningsavdelningarna.”
syn:BB-avdelningar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('loss-'). Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding can shift the stress.
Syllables
för — Open syllable, unstressed.. loss — Closed syllable, stressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. av — Open syllable, unstressed.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. ning — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ar — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Stress
Stress shifts in compounds, often falling on the root of the second element.
- Geminate consonant 'ss' in 'lossnings' is phonologically significant.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /œ/ vs. /ø/) may occur.
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