gjennomgangsfigur
Syllables
gjen-nom-gangs-fi-gur
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjøːnːʊmˌɡɑŋːsfɪˈɡʉːr/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
gjennom- + gang- + -figur
The word 'gjennomgangsfigur' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: gjen-nom-gangs-fi-gur. It consists of the prefix 'gjennom-', root 'gang-', and suffix '-figur'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('gangs'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A person who embodies or represents a particular process, method, or type. A key figure in a process or a representative example.
Process figure, representative figure, archetype.
“Han er en gjennomgangsfigur for den nye metoden.”
“Hun ble sett på som en gjennomgangsfigur for hele generasjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gangs').
Syllables
gjen — Onset cluster 'gj', open syllable.. nom — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. gangs — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. gur — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizes consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'gj', 'ng').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable.
- The syllabic 'm' is a potential point of variation, but is generally accepted.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are possible but don't significantly alter syllable division.
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