Hyphenation ofuniversitetssjukhusen
Syllable Division:
u-ni-ver-si-te-tet-s-sjuk-hus-en
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˌʉnɪvɛrsɪˈtɛːtsˌɧɵ̂kʉːsən/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'sjukhusen' (sjuk). The stress pattern is typical for Swedish compound nouns.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllables, except for /tɛːt/ which is closed. Primary stress on /ɧɵ̂k/.
Open syllable, vowel onset.
Open syllable, vowel onset.
Open syllable, vowel onset.
Open syllable, vowel onset.
Closed syllable, vowel onset.
Closed syllable, consonant onset.
Closed syllable, consonant onset, stressed syllable.
Closed syllable, vowel onset.
Open syllable, consonant onset.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
No prefix present.
Root: universitet, sjukhus
Both roots are of foreign origin (Latin and Middle Low German respectively).
Suffix: -s, -en
“-s” is a genitive plural suffix. “-en” is the definite article suffix for en-words.
The university hospitals
Translation: The university hospitals
Examples:
"Universitetssjukhusen erbjuder specialistvård."
"Patienterna remitterades till universitetssjukhusen."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar compound structure with multiple morphemes.
Long compound noun with complex morphology.
Compound noun with consonant clusters and suffixes.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Swedish syllable division prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Moraic Syllabification
Syllable weight (moras) influences the division of consonant clusters.
Morpheme Boundary Preference
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
The genitive plural '-s' can be elided in rapid speech.
The vowel length in 'teːt' is significant and affects the mora count.
Summary:
The word 'universitetssjukhusen' is a compound noun divided into syllables based on onset maximization and morphemic boundaries. The primary stress falls on 'sjuk'. It consists of Latin and Middle Low German roots with Swedish suffixes, indicating 'the university hospitals'.
Detailed Analysis:
Swedish Word Analysis: universitetssjukhusen
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "universitetssjukhusen" is a compound noun in Swedish, meaning "the university hospitals". It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters, which are common in Swedish. The pronunciation is [ˌʉnɪvɛrsɪˈtɛːtsˌɧɵ̂kʉːsən].
2. Syllable Division:
Following Swedish syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word is divided as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- universitet-: Root. From Latin universitas meaning "university".
- -s-: Genitive plural suffix. Indicates possession or plurality.
- sjukhus-: Root. From Middle Low German sūkhūs meaning "hospital".
- -en: Definite article suffix (en-word form). Indicates definiteness.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the first syllable of "sjukhusen" - sjukhus. This is typical for Swedish compound nouns.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˌʉnɪvɛrsɪˈtɛːtsˌɧɵ̂kʉːsən/
6. Edge Case Review:
Swedish allows for complex consonant clusters, and the syllable division needs to account for these. The "rs" cluster in "universitet" is a common example. The "sj" cluster is also a common Swedish digraph, representing a voiceless postalveolar fricative.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function (e.g., as the subject or object of a sentence).
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Word: universitetssjukhusen
- Part of Speech: Noun (definite plural)
- Translation: The university hospitals
- Synonyms: akademiska sjukhusen (academic hospitals)
- Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
- Examples:
- "Universitetssjukhusen erbjuder specialistvård." (The university hospitals offer specialized care.)
- "Patienterna remitterades till universitetssjukhusen." (The patients were referred to the university hospitals.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- arbetssituationen (the work situation): ar-bets-si-tu-a-ti-o-nen. Similar structure with compound roots and suffixes. Stress on "si".
- informationssäkerheten (the information security): in-for-ma-ti-ons-sä-ker-he-ten. Long compound noun, stress on "ma".
- försäkringskassan (the insurance fund): för-säk-rings-kas-san. Stress on "säk".
The syllable division in all these words follows the same principle of maximizing onsets and respecting morphemic boundaries. The length of the words and the presence of consonant clusters are the main similarities. Differences in stress placement are due to the inherent stress patterns of the root morphemes.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Swedish prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
- Moraic Syllabification: Swedish syllables are often mora-timed, meaning each mora (a unit of syllable weight) takes roughly the same amount of time to pronounce. This influences how consonant clusters are divided.
- Morpheme Boundary Preference: Syllable boundaries often coincide with morpheme boundaries.
11. Special Considerations:
The "sj" cluster is treated as a single onset. The genitive plural "-s" is often a weak syllable and can be elided in rapid speech.
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