myndighetsalder
Syllables
my-ndi-ghets-al-der
Pronunciation
/ˈmʏndɪˌɡɛtsˌɑldər/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
myndi- and -alder + -ghets
The Norwegian word 'myndighetsalder' (age of majority) is divided into five syllables: my-ndi-ghets-al-der. Stress falls on the second syllable. The division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word is a compound noun with roots related to authority and age.
Definitions
- 1
The age at which a person legally becomes an adult and gains full rights and responsibilities.
Age of majority
“Han nådde myndighetsalder i år.”
syn:voksen alder
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ghets'). Norwegian stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root in compound words.
Syllables
my — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ndi — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ghets — Closed syllable, containing a velar fricative.. al — Open syllable.. der — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllable division typically occurs after a vowel, before a consonant.
- The 'y' vowel is a close front rounded vowel /ʏ/ which is a characteristic of Norwegian.
- The 'g' between vowels is often pronounced as a velar fricative /ɣ/.
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