gennemsnitstemperaturerne
Syllables
gen-nem-snit-stem-pe-ra-tu-rer-ne
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛnːəmsnɪtstɛmperɑˈtuːɐnə/
Stress
100000000
Morphemes
gennem- + snit- + -erne
The word 'gennemsnitstemperaturerne' is a complex Danish noun meaning 'the average temperatures'. It is divided into nine syllables, with stress on the first syllable ('gen-'). The syllable division follows Danish rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. The word is composed of a prefix, two roots, and a suffix, reflecting Danish compounding and inflectional morphology.
Definitions
- 1
The average temperatures
The average temperatures
“Gennemsnitstemperaturerne i januar er lave.”
“Vi analyserede gennemsnitstemperaturerne over de sidste ti år.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('gen-'). Danish generally has initial stress.
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, stressed.. nem — Open syllable, unstressed.. snit — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. tu — Open syllable, unstressed.. rer — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Danish syllable division favors maintaining consonant clusters in the onset (beginning) of a syllable.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
- The 'snit' syllable could theoretically be divided as 's-nit', but 'snit' is the more common and phonologically justified division.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and stød realization may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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