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gjennomskinnelig

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

gjenomskinnelig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

gjen-om-skinn-e-lig

Pronunciation

/ˌɡjønːʊmˈʃɪnːəˌliːɡ/

Stress

00101

Morphemes

gjenn- + skinn- + -elig

The word 'gjennomskinnelig' is divided into five syllables: gjen-om-skinn-e-lig. It consists of the prefix 'gjenn-', the root 'skinn-', and the suffix '-elig'. Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'lig'. Syllabification follows onset-rime division rules, with considerations for vowel lengthening due to double consonants and potential regional variations in pronunciation.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Transparent, translucent, see-through

    Transparent

    Et gjennomskinnelig gardin

    Vannet var gjennomskinnelig.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'lig'. Secondary stress on 'skinn'.

Syllables

5
gjen/ɡjønː/
om/ʊm/
skinn/ʃɪnː/
e/e/
lig/liːɡ/

gjen Onset-rime syllable, complex onset 'gj', vowel lengthening due to double 'n'. om Simple syllable, vowel-coda structure. skinn Onset-rime syllable, complex onset 'sk', vowel lengthening due to double 'n'. e Single vowel syllable. lig Onset-rime syllable, receives primary stress

Onset-Rime Division

Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant cluster) and rime (vowel and following consonants).

Single Vowel Syllable

A single vowel constitutes a syllable on its own.

  • The 'gj' cluster can have slight regional pronunciation variations.
  • Double consonants indicate vowel lengthening, affecting syllable weight.
  • Potential palatalization of 'g' before 'j' in some dialects.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025
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