aldersspredning
The word 'aldersspredning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: al-ders-spred-ning. Stress falls on the second and third syllables. The syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. It is composed of the roots 'alder' and 'spred' with the genitive marker '-s-' and the nominalizing suffix '-ning'.
Definitions
- 1
The spreading of age; age distribution.
Age distribution
“Aldersspredningen i befolkningen er økende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ders') and the third syllable ('spred'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. ders — Closed syllable, stressed, with consonant cluster 'rs' in the onset.. spred — Closed syllable, stressed, with consonant cluster 'sp' in the onset.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable of the word.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'sp', 'rs').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- The 'd' in 'alders' may be softened or elided in rapid speech, but this does not affect the underlying syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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