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alderdomssjukdom

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

alderdomssjukdom

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

al-der-doms-sjuk-dom

Pronunciation

/ˈaldərˌdɔmsˈʃʉːkdɔm/

Stress

01101

Morphemes

alder, sjuk + dom

The word *alderdomssjukdom* is a compound noun meaning 'age-related illness'. It is divided into five syllables: al-der-doms-sjuk-dom, with primary stress on 'doms'. The word is formed from Old Norse roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel centering.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Illness or disease associated with old age.

    Age-related illness

    Ho fekk ei alderdomssjukdom.

    Forskning alderdomssjukdom er viktig.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('doms'). The first syllable ('al') and the last syllable ('dom') receive secondary or no stress.

Syllables

5
al/al/
der/dɛr/
doms/dɔms/
sjuk/ʃʉk/
dom/dɔm/

al Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'a'.. der Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'r'.. doms Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'o', coda consonant cluster 'ms'.. sjuk Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sj', vowel 'u', coda consonant 'k'.. dom Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'o', coda consonant 'm'.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters like 'sj' are kept together as onsets.

Vowel Centering

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Avoidance of Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a geminate or permissible cluster.

Morpheme Boundary Syllabification

Syllables are divided based on morphemic boundaries within the compound.

  • The geminate consonant 'ss' is treated as part of the following syllable's onset.
  • The repetition of the 'dom' suffix is a common feature in Nynorsk compound nouns.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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