alderspensjonist
Syllables
al-ders-pen-sjo-nist
Pronunciation
/ˈaldəɾsˌpɛnʃɔnɪst/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
alder, pensjon + -ist
The word 'alderspensjonist' is divided into five syllables: al-ders-pen-sjo-nist. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ders'). It's a compound noun formed from 'alder' (age), 'pensjon' (pension), and the suffix '-ist' (person). Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is retired and receiving an old-age pension.
Old-age pensioner
“Ho er ein alderspensjonist no.”
“Alderspensjonistar får ofte rabatt på kino.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ders'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words can shift the stress.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. ders — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Primary stressed syllable.. pen — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. sjo — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. nist — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'pen-sjo-').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'al-ders').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- The 'sj' digraph is pronounced as /ʃ/.
- The consonant cluster 'nsj' is permissible but can be challenging.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but syllable division remains consistent.
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