alderssammensetning
Syllables
al-ders-sam-men-set-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈaldərsˌsamːənˌsetːniŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
alder + sammensetning
The word 'alderssammensetning' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into six syllables: al-ders-sam-men-set-ning. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('set'). The morphemic breakdown reveals a root 'alder' (age) and a compound suffix 'sammensetning' (composition). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and sonority sequencing, typical for Nynorsk.
Definitions
- 1
The composition of age groups within a population.
Age composition
“Alderssammensetninga i bygda er endra dei siste åra.”
“Studien undersøkte alderssammensetninga blant studentane.”
syn:aldersfordeling
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('set'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'a'.. ders — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ers'. 'rs' cluster.. sam — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'am'.. men — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'en'.. set — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'etː'. Long vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ing'.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be closer to the nucleus.
Avoidance of Isolated Consonants
Nynorsk generally avoids leaving single consonants as syllable onsets or codas unless they are part of a larger cluster.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'alders' can be simplified in colloquial speech.
- Potential elision of 'd' in 'alders' in some dialects.
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