valgbarhetsalder
Syllables
val-g-bar-hets-al-der
Pronunciation
/ˈvalɡbɑɾˌhæːtsˌaldər/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
valg- + alder + -barhets-
The word 'valgbarhetsalder' is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning 'age of eligibility'. It is syllabified as val-g-bar-hets-al-der, with primary stress on the second syllable ('g-bar'). The word is composed of the root 'valg-' (choice), the suffix '-barhets-' (able, state of being), and the root 'alder' (age). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
The age at which someone becomes eligible for something, typically voting or holding office.
Age of eligibility
“Det er debatt om å senke valgbarhetsalderen.”
“Valgbarhetsalderen er 18 år i Norge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('g-bar'). This is typical for compound nouns in Norwegian Nynorsk.
Syllables
val — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', nucleus vowel 'a', coda consonant 'l'.. g-bar — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'gb', nucleus vowel 'ɑ', coda consonant 'ɾ'.. hets — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'h', nucleus vowel 'æː', coda consonant cluster 'ts'.. al-der — Open syllable, onset consonant 'al', nucleus vowel 'd', coda consonant 'r'.
Word Parts
valg-
Old Norse origin, meaning 'choice, selection'. Functions as a root relating to eligibility.
alder
Old Norse origin, meaning 'age'. Core meaning of the word.
-barhets-
Combination of Germanic suffixes '-bar' (able) and '-hets' (abstract noun forming suffix). Indicates a state of being eligible.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within syllables (e.g., 'gb' in 'g-bar').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
The word is syllabified based on the individual morphemes that compose it.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' and 'g'.
- The distinct pronunciation of the 'æ' vowel in Nynorsk.
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