sjuksköterskeuniforms
Syllables
sjuk-skö-ter-ske-uni-form-s
Pronunciation
/ˈɧʉːkˌʃœːtɛrˌskɛʊniˈfɔrmːs/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
sjuk, sköter, uniform + s
The word 'sjuksköterskeuniforms' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: sjuk-skö-ter-ske-uni-form-s. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skö'). The word is formed from multiple roots (sjuk, sköter, uniform) and a plural suffix ('s'). Syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset and coda maximization, avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form of sjuksköterskeuniform, meaning the clothing worn by nurses.
Nurse uniforms
“Sjuksköterskeuniforms är oftast vita eller blå.”
“Hon tvättade sina sjuksköterskeuniforms.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skö'). Swedish compound nouns typically have stress on the second syllable.
Syllables
sjuk — Open syllable, initial onset with /ɧ/ and vowel /ʉː/. Contains the root 'sjuk'.. skö — Open syllable, onset with /s/ and /k/, vowel /œː/. Primary stressed syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, onset with /t/, vowel /ɛ/, coda with /r/. Part of the 'sköter' root.. ske — Open syllable, onset with /s/, vowel /ɛ/. Linking element.. uni — Open syllable, onset with /ʊ/, vowel /i/. Part of the 'uniform' root.. form — Closed syllable, onset with /f/, vowel /ɔ/, coda with /rm/. Part of the 'uniform' root.. s — Closed syllable, coda with /s/. Plural marker.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish syllabification attempts to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Coda Maximization
Similarly, consonants are included in the coda where possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the beginning of a syllable unless structurally necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel nucleus.
- The presence of consonant clusters (e.g., 'sk', 'rm') requires careful consideration to avoid violating syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not typically affect syllable division.
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