fjortenårsalder
The Norwegian word 'fjortenårsalder' (adolescence) is divided into five syllables: fjort-en-års-al-der. Stress falls on 'års'. The division follows the Maximizing Onset Principle and vowel-initial syllable rules. It's a compound noun formed from 'fjorten', 'år', and 'alder'.
Definitions
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Adolescence
Adolescence
“Han er i fjortenårsalderen.”
“Fjortenårsalderen kan være en vanskelig tid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('års').
Syllables
fjort — Open syllable, onset cluster /fj/. en — Open syllable, vowel-initial. års — Closed syllable, 'r' as part of the onset. al — Open syllable, vowel-initial. der — Coda syllable
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables typically begin with a vowel.
Syllable Division After Vowel
Syllables are often divided after each vowel.
- Retroflex 'r' pronunciation in some dialects.
- Compound word structure influencing syllable boundaries.
- Vowel length affecting syllable duration.
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