Words with Suffix “-ming” in Norwegian

The Norwegian word 'aldersbestemming' is a compound noun meaning 'age determination'. It is syllabified as al-ders-be-stem-ming, with primary stress on the second syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak, and is consistent with similar compound words.

The word 'kjønnsbestemming' is divided into four syllables: kjønns-be-stem-ming. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's a noun formed from Old Norse roots, meaning 'gender determination'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-nucleus requirements.