HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

gjennomsnittleg

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

gjennomsnittleg

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

gjenn-oms-nit-tle-g

Pronunciation

/ɡjɛnːɔmsˈnɪtːləɡ/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

gjenn- + snitt- + -leg

The Nynorsk adjective 'gjennomsnittleg' (average) is divided into five syllables: gjenn-oms-nit-tle-g. Stress falls on 'nit'. It comprises the prefix 'gjenn-', root 'snitt-', and suffix '-leg'. Gemination is a key feature.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Average, mean, typical

    Average

    “Eit gjennomsnittleg resultat”

    “Han er ein gjennomsnittleg student”

    syn:middelsvanleg
    ant:eksepsjonelluvanleg

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'nit', which is the root syllable.

Syllables

5
gjenn/ɡjɛnː/
oms/ɔms/
nit/ˈnɪtː/
tle/t͡le/
g/ɡ/

gjenn — Closed syllable, geminated 'n'. oms — Closed syllable. nit — Closed syllable, stressed, geminated 't'. tle — Closed syllable. g — Open syllable

Word Parts

pre

gjenn-

Old Norse *geinn-* meaning 'through, again'. Indicates repetition or completion.

root

snitt-

Related to *snitte* 'to cut, slice'. Originates from Old Norse *snita*.

suf

-leg

From Old Norse *-ligr*. Adjectival suffix meaning 'having the quality of', 'prone to'.

Similar Words

gjenn­om­skin­ne­leggjenn­om­bry­tesnø­de­kte

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.

Coda Restrictions

Nynorsk has relatively lenient coda restrictions.

Stress Assignment

Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root.

  • Geminated consonants affect syllable weight and pronunciation.
  • The prefix *gjenn-* can sometimes be reduced in rapid speech, but the syllabification remains the same.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' ([ɡ] or [ɣ]) do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
gjennomsnittleg(current)
Open AI Chat