intensivvårdsavdelningen
Syllables
in-ten-siv-vårds-av-del-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɛn.sɪvˌvoːrds.avˈdɛl.nɪn/
Stress
00010001
Morphemes
intensiv + vård + avdelningen
The word 'intensivvårdsavdelningen' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables (in-ten-siv-vårds-av-del-nin-gen). Primary stress falls on 'del'. Syllabification follows Swedish rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting morphemic boundaries. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix ('intensiv'), a Norse-derived root ('vård'), and a compound root with a definite article suffix ('avdelningen').
Definitions
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The intensive care unit
The intensive care unit
“Han ligger på intensivvårdsavdelningen.”
“Personalen på intensivvårdsavdelningen är mycket kompetent.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'avdelningen' ('del').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ten — Open syllable.. siv — Open syllable.. vårds — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. av — Open syllable.. del — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. nin — Closed syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they can be naturally broken without disrupting morphemic boundaries.
- The 'vårds' syllable contains a consonant cluster ('rds') which is permissible in Swedish but could potentially be analyzed differently.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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