aldersbestemming
Syllables
al-ders-be-stem-ming
Pronunciation
/ˈaldərsˌbɛstɛmːɪŋ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
alder, bestem + ming
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.
Definitions
- 1
The process of determining age; age assessment.
Age determination
“Aldersbestemming av trær kan være vanskelig.”
“Politiet brukte aldersbestemming for å identifisere den mistenkte.”
syn:aldersvurdering
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ders'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root within a compound word.
Syllables
al — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ders — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, stressed.. be — Open syllable, onset consonant.. stem — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ming — Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the constituent parts of the compound.
- The 'd' in 'alders' can be reduced or elided in fast speech. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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