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aldersbestemming

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

aldersbestemming

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 1

    The process of determining age.

    Age determination

    Aldersbestemming av tre er vanskelig.

    Politiet brukte aldersbestemming for å identifisere offeret.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be-'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound word.

Syllables

5
al/al/
ders/dɛrs/
be/bɛ/
stem/stɛm/
ming/mɪŋ/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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