alderdomsveikskap
Syllables
al-der-doms-veik-skap
Pronunciation
/ˈaldərˌdɔmsˈveɪkskap/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
alderdomsveik + skap
The word *alderdomsveikskap* is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: al-der-doms-veik-skap. Primary stress falls on 'doms'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules, respecting morphemic boundaries. It means 'infirmity of old age'.
Definitions
- 1
Infirmity of old age; the weakened state associated with advancing years.
Infirmity of old age
“Han led av alderdomsveikskap.”
“Alderdomsveikskap kan være en vanskelig tid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'doms' syllable (second stress mark). The first syllable 'al' is unstressed, 'der' is unstressed, 'veik' is unstressed, and 'skap' is unstressed.
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 consonants 'ms'. Primary stress.. veik — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', diphthong 'ei', coda consonant 'k'.. skap — Closed syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'p'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible, as seen in 'al-der' and 'veik-skap'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, ensuring a clear vowel-consonant structure.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often aligns with morphemic boundaries within compound words, as seen in 'doms-veik'.
- The genitive marker '-s' does not form a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
- The compound structure of the word requires careful consideration of root word boundaries.
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