alderdomssjukdom
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
- 1
Illness or disease associated with old age.
Age-related illness
“Ho fekk ei alderdomssjukdom.”
“Forskning på alderdomssjukdom er viktig.”
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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
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'.
Word Parts
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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.
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