alderspensjonat
Syllables
al-ders-pen-sjon-at
Pronunciation
/ˈaldəˌspɛnsjɔˌnɑːt/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
alder, spensjon + at
The word 'alderspensjonat' is divided into five syllables based on maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Old Norse and German roots.
Definitions
- 1
A retirement home or pension facility specifically for elderly people.
Retirement home, old people's home
“Ho flytta til eit alderspensjonat etter at ho vart sjuk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('al').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ders — Closed syllable, consonant onset.. pen — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. sjon — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nat — Closed syllable, consonant onset.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Sounds are ordered by sonority within the syllable (typically onset-nucleus-coda).
- The 'sp' cluster is treated as a single onset. Vowel length in 'nat' doesn't affect division.
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