universitetsklinikens
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-te-ts-kli-ni-ken-s
Pronunciation
/ˌʉnɪvɛrˈsɪtɛtsklɪˈniːkɛnˢ/
Stress
0001001001
Morphemes
universitets- + klinik- + -ens
The word 'universitetsklinikens' is a complex Swedish noun in the genitive singular. It is divided into ten syllables based on maximizing onsets and vowel-based division. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('-si-'). The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a Greek-derived root, and a genitive suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The university clinic.
The university clinic's
“Universitetsklinikens forskning är banbrytande.”
“Patienterna remitterades till universitetsklinikens specialistavdelning.”
ant:privatklinik
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable '-si-' (fourth syllable).
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. ver — Closed syllable.. si — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. kli — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable, vowel lengthening.. ken — Closed syllable.. s — Closed syllable, genitive marker.
Word Parts
Maximizing Onsets
Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Genitive -s Rule
The genitive -s ending typically forms its own syllable.
- The 'rs' cluster is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Vowel lengthening in the syllable 'ni' is a common feature of Swedish pronunciation.
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