Hyphenation ofaldersbestemmelse

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: aldersbestemmelse

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "aldersbestemmelse" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "age determination". It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows the typical Nynorsk rules, which prioritize clear vowel articulation and relatively consistent consonant pronunciation.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• alder-: Root. From Old Norse aldr, meaning "age". (Germanic origin)
• -s-: Genitive marker. Connects "alder" to "bestemmelse". (Nynorsk grammatical marker)
• bestem-: Root. From Old Norse bestemma, meaning "to determine, decide". (Germanic origin)
• -melse: Suffix. Derived from the verb "bestemme" (to determine) and forms a noun. (Germanic origin)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "bestem". Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word within a compound.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈaldərsˌbɛstɛmːəlse/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "rs" cluster in "alders" is a common feature in Nynorsk and is generally treated as a single onset. The double "m" in "bestemmelse" is also typical and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Aldersbestemmelse" is primarily a noun. Its syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: aldersbestemmelse
• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Definitions:
  • "Determination of age"
  • "Age assessment"
• Translation: Age determination
• Synonyms: aldersvurdering (age assessment)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Aldersbestemmelse av trestammer er viktig for skogbruket." (Age determination of tree trunks is important for forestry.)
  • "Politiet brukte aldersbestemmelse for å identifisere den mistenkte." (The police used age determination to identify the suspect.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• vennskap (friendship): ven-skap. Similar structure with a compound noun. Stress on the first element.
• arbeidsliv (working life): ar-beids-liv. Compound noun, stress on the first element.
• datamaskiner (computers): da-ta-maski-ner. Compound noun, stress on the first element.

The syllable division in "aldersbestemmelse" follows the same pattern as these words: breaking down the compound into its constituent parts and stressing the first element of each part. The "rs" cluster is handled similarly to other consonant clusters in Nynorsk.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Syllables attempt to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning. (Applied to "alders", "bestem")
• Vowel Centering: Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are broken down into their constituent morphemes for syllabification.

11. Special Considerations:

The genitive "-s" is often treated as part of the preceding syllable, as in "alders". Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core syllabification remains consistent.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is /ˈaldərsˌbɛstɛmːəlse/, some dialects might exhibit slight vowel variations or reduced consonant clusters. However, these variations generally don't alter the fundamental syllable division.