gjennomsnittlig
The word 'gjennomsnittlig' is divided into four syllables: gjenn-oms-nit-tlig. It consists of a prefix 'gjenn-', root 'snitt-', and suffix '-lig'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting geminate consonants.
Definitions
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Average, typical, mediocre.
Average
“En gjennomsnittlig temperatur”
“Han er en gjennomsnittlig student.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nit').
Syllables
gjenn — Syllable with a complex onset and geminate consonant.. oms — Syllable following a geminate consonant.. nit — Syllable containing the root and a geminate consonant.. tlig — Syllable containing the suffix.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are kept within the same syllable.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables starting with vowels are formed naturally.
- Geminate consonants are crucial for pronunciation and meaning.
- Regional variations may slightly affect vowel pronunciation or geminate consonant reduction.
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