universitetetssjukhusets
Syllables
u-ni-ver-si-te-tets-sjuk-hus-ets
Pronunciation
/ˌʉnɪvɛrsɪˈtɛːtsɧɵːkʉːsɛts/
Stress
000000100
Morphemes
universitetssjukhus + ets
The word 'universitetssjukhusets' is a complex Swedish noun in the genitive singular, meaning 'the university hospital's'. It's divided into nine syllables based on open syllable preference and morpheme boundaries, with primary stress on the third syllable ('sjuk'). The word is formed from Latin and Middle Low German roots with Swedish suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The possessive form indicating belonging to the university hospital.
The university hospital's
“Universitetssjukhusets personal är mycket kompetent.”
“Vi besökte universitetssjukhusets akutmottagning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjuk'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of the root, but possessive forms can shift it.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. tets — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sjuk — Open syllable, stressed.. hus — Open syllable, unstressed.. ets — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV), leading to division between vowels and consonants.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often occurs at the boundaries between morphemes (e.g., root and suffix).
- The genitive 's' is treated as a separate syllable.
- The long vowels /ɛː/ and /ʉː/ are important for meaning.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɧ/ may occur.
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