gjennomgangsveg
Syllables
gjennom-gangs-veg
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjøːnːʊmˌɡɑŋːsveːɡ/
Stress
101
Morphemes
gjennom- + gang + -sveg
The word 'gjennomgangsveg' is a compound noun divided into three syllables: 'gjennom-gangs-veg'. The primary stress falls on 'gangs'. It consists of the prefix 'gjennom-', the root 'gang', and the suffix '-sveg'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A road that goes through or around something, a bypass road.
Through road, bypass road
“Vi tok gjennomgangsvegen for å unngå køen.”
“Den nye gjennomgangsvegen har forbedret trafikken i byen.”
ant:blindvei
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gangs'). The first and third syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
gjennom — Open syllable with a long vowel and geminate consonant. Stressed syllable.. gangs — Closed syllable with a long vowel and a genitive suffix. Primary stressed syllable.. veg — Open syllable with a long vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable, keeping 'gj' together.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The 'gj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't present a significant edge case.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't significantly alter the syllabification.
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