ungdomsgenerasjon
Syllables
ung-doms-ge-ne-ra-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈʊŋːdɔmsɡɛnəˌɾɑːʃɔn/
Stress
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Morphemes
ungdoms- + generasjon
The word 'ungdomsgenerasjon' is divided into six syllables: ung-doms-ge-ne-ra-sjon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ra'. The word is a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'ungdoms-' and the root 'generasjon'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A group of people born and living during the same period, specifically the young people of a particular time.
Generation of youth
“Denne boka handlar om dagens ungdomsgenerasjon.”
“Ungdomsgenerasjonen er oppvaksen med digitale media.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ra' in 'ge-ne-ra-sjon'. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
ung — Open syllable, onset cluster 'ng', vowel 'u'.. doms — Closed syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'o', coda 'ms'.. ge — Open syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'e'.. ne — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'e'.. ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'a'.. sjon — Closed syllable, onset 'sj', vowel 'o', coda 'n'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (e.g., 'ung', 'doms').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'ra', 'sjon').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'd' in 'ungdoms' can be reduced or elided in colloquial speech, but is retained for formal syllabification.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single onset.
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