gjennombrottkraft
Syllables
gjen-nom-brott-kraft
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmbɾɔtːskraft/
Stress
0011
Morphemes
gjen + brott + kraft
The word 'gjennombrottskraft' is divided into four syllables: gjen-nom-brott-kraft. It's a compound noun with stress on the final syllable ('kraft'). The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting consonant clusters, typical for Nynorsk.
Definitions
- 1
The power or force of a breakthrough; the impact or potential of a significant advancement.
Breakthrough power, disruptive force.
“Den nye teknologien har stor gjennombrottskraft.”
“Forskerne undersøkte gjennombrottskraften i solenergi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kraft'. The first two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, onset with a palatal nasal and a vowel.. nom — Open syllable, onset with a nasal consonant and a vowel.. brott — Closed syllable, onset with a consonant cluster and a long vowel.. kraft — Closed syllable, onset with a consonant cluster, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable to create more complex onsets.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as the nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds are ordered by sonority within a syllable, with higher sonority sounds closer to the nucleus.
- The 'gj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't alter syllabification.
- Geminate consonants (double 't' and 'r') are standard and don't affect syllable division.
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