intensivvårdsavdelnings
Syllables
in-ten-siv-vårds-av-del-nings
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪvˌvɔːrdsavˈdɛlɪŋs/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
intensiv- + vård- + s-avdelnings
The word 'intensivvårdsavdelnings' is a complex Swedish noun in the genitive singular, formed from multiple morphemes. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, with primary stress on 'vårds'. It's a typical example of Swedish compounding, exhibiting a complex syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or belonging to the intensive care unit.
of the intensive care unit / intensive care unit's
“Patienten överfördes till intensivvårdsavdelnings personal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('vårds'). Swedish stress generally falls on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. siv — Open syllable, unstressed.. vårds — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. av — Open syllable, unstressed.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- The 'v' in 'vårds' could be debated, but is consistently treated as part of the onset.
- Regional vowel variations exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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