sköterskeuniformernas
Syllables
skö-ters-ke-u-ni-form-er-nas
Pronunciation
/ˈskøːtɛrskɛʊniˈfɔrmɛrnɑːs/
Stress
01000100
Morphemes
skö + tersk + uniformernas
The word 'sköterskeuniformernas' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'the nurses' uniforms'. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on 'ters'. The syllabification follows Swedish rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The uniforms belonging to the nurses.
The nurses' uniforms
“Sköterskeuniformernas färg var blå.”
“Hon tvättade sköterskeuniformernas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ters').
Syllables
skö — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sk', stressed vowel.. ters — Closed syllable, primary stress, consonant cluster 'rs'.. ke — Open syllable, linking vowel.. u — Open syllable, short vowel.. ni — Open syllable.. form — Closed syllable.. er — Closed syllable, 'er' ending.. nas — Closed syllable, genitive plural marker.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
- The genitive plural suffix '-nas' can have a reduced vowel pronunciation in some dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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