sekstenårsalder
The word 'sekstenårsalder' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: sek-sten-års-al-der. Primary stress falls on 'sten'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel centering rules. The word is composed of 'seksten' (sixteen), 'års' (year's), and 'alder' (age).
Definitions
- 1
The age of sixteen years.
Sixteen years of age
“Han er i sekstenårsalder.”
“Sekstenårsalder er en viktig tid i livet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sten').
Syllables
sek — Open syllable, unstressed.. sten — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. års — Closed syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are often syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation and retroflexion of 'r' do not affect syllable division.
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