gjennombruddsmann
Syllables
gjen-nom-brudd-smann
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjœnːʊmbɾʊdsman/
Stress
010
Morphemes
gjen- + brudd + -smann
The word 'gjennombruddsmann' is divided into four syllables: gjen-nom-brudd-smann. The stress falls on 'brudd'. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'gjen-', the root 'brudd', and the suffix '-smann'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A person who achieves a significant breakthrough or is a pioneer in a field.
Breakthrough man, pioneer
“Han er ein ekte gjennombruddsmann i forskinga.”
“Ho vart kåra til årets gjennombruddsmann.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('brudd'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
gjen-nom — Open syllable, containing a complex consonant cluster. The 'gj' is a single phoneme in Nynorsk.. brudd — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a geminate consonant 'dd'.. smann — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'sm'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The initial 'gj' is treated as a single phoneme, not a consonant cluster for syllabification purposes.
- Geminate consonants (like 'dd' in 'brudd') are considered part of the same syllable.
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