myndighetsalder
Syllables
mynd-ig-hets-al-der
Pronunciation
/ˈmʏndɪˌɡhetsˌaldər/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
myndi- + alder + -ghets-
The word 'myndighetsalder' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: mynd-ig-hets-al-der. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters where appropriate. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins.
Definitions
- 1
The age at which a person legally becomes an adult.
Age of majority
“Han nådde myndighetsalder i fjor.”
“Myndighetsalderen er 18 år i Noreg.”
syn:vaksen alder
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mynd'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of words, especially compound nouns.
Syllables
mynd — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster following a vowel.. hets — Open syllable, vowel preceded and followed by consonants.. al — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. der — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless they can be naturally split based on pronunciation.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided into their constituent parts, following the general vowel-consonant rule.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word is a key factor in its syllabification.
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