femtenårsgrense
The word *femtenårsgrense* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: fe-mten-års-gren-se. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word is formed from the morphemes *femten*, *års*, and *grense*.
Definitions
- 1
The age limit of fifteen.
Fifteen-year limit
“Det er en femtenårsgrense for å se filmen.”
“Femtenårsgrensen gjelder for alle arrangementer.”
syn:aldersgrense
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fe-').
Syllables
fe — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel nucleus.. mten — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. års — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. gren — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. se — Open syllable, final syllable, vowel nucleus.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Norwegian allows for complex consonant clusters, which are maintained in the syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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