aldersbestemming
Syllables
al-ders-be-stem-ming
Pronunciation
/ˈaldərsˌbɛstɛmːɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
alder/bestem + ming
The word 'aldersbestemming' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: al-ders-be-stem-ming. Stress falls on the second syllable ('be-'). The word is formed from the roots 'alder' (age) and 'bestem' (determine) with the nominalizing suffix '-ming'. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
The process of determining age.
Age determination
“Aldersbestemming av tre er vanskelig.”
“Politiet brukte aldersbestemming for å identifisere offeret.”
syn:aldersvurdering
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be-'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound word.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, containing the root vowel.. ders — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster at the end.. be — Open, stressed syllable, containing the root vowel.. stem — Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster at the end.. ming — Closed syllable, containing the suffix vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided between the constituent parts of the compound.
- The genitive 's' is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllabification.
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