intensivvårdsavdelningens
Syllables
in-ten-siv-vårds-av-del-ning-ens
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪvˌvɔːrdsavˈdɛlɪŋˌɛnːs/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
intensiv- + vårds-avdelning- + -ens
The word 'intensivvårdsavdelningens' is a complex Swedish noun in the genitive case. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('vårds'). It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, Swedish roots, and a genitive suffix.
Definitions
- 1
of the intensive care unit
of the intensive care unit
“Patienten överfördes till intensivvårdsavdelningens personal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('vårds'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable, but compounds can shift it.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ten — Closed syllable.. siv — Closed syllable.. vårds — Closed syllable, primary stress.. av — Open syllable.. del — Closed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable.. ens — Closed syllable, genitive marker.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Sequence
Syllables are divided to respect vowel sequences, avoiding breaking up diphthongs or long vowels.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
- The consonant cluster 'vårds' is a common and acceptable onset in Swedish.
- The genitive suffix '-ens' doesn't present any unusual syllabification challenges.
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