avvenningsalder
Syllables
av-ven-nings-al-der
Pronunciation
/avˈvɛnːɪŋsˌaldər/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
av + venn + ingsalder
The word 'avvenningsalder' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: av-ven-nings-al-der. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles. The morphemes derive from Old Norse roots and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The period of time it takes to get used to something; a weaning period.
Weaning period, adjustment period
“Barnet gjekk gjennom ein lang avvenningsalder frå bryst til fast føde.”
“Det er ein avvenningsalder når ein byter jobb.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('av'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
av — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ven — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. nings — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ng' followed by vowel.. al — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. der — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
av
Old Norse *af*, meaning 'off, away from'. Indicates separation.
venn
Old Norse *vinnr*, meaning 'habit, custom'. Core meaning related to getting used to something.
ingsalder
-ings from -ing present participle, -alder from Old Norse *aldr* meaning 'age'. Forms a noun denoting a period of time.
Onset Maximization
Consonants are attached to the following vowel to create the largest possible onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes within the compound.
- The double 'n' in 'venning' is maintained in the written form despite potential simplification in speech.
- The compound structure is straightforward and doesn't introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
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