alderdomssykdom
The word 'alderdomssykdom' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: al-der-doms-syk-dom. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel nucleus rule and allows for consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
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Illness or disease associated with old age.
Old age illness
“Ho leid av alderdomssykdom.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('al').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable.. doms — Closed syllable, contains consonant cluster 'ms'.. syk — Open syllable.. dom — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they violate sonority sequencing.
Nynorsk Stress Rule
Primary stress typically falls on the first syllable of a word.
- The 'ms' cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't present a significant exception.
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