gjennomsnittsalder
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-sal-der
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːsɑldər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -salder
The word 'gjennomsnittsalder' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-sal-der. Stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). The word consists of the prefix 'gjenn-', the root 'snitt-', and the suffix '-salder'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles, accounting for geminate consonants and the 'gj' cluster.
Definitions
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Average age.
Average age
“Den gjennomsnittsalderen for pensjonering er 67 år.”
“Gjennomsnittsalderen i klassen var 10 år.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'snitt'. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable with a palatalized onset and a short vowel.. noms — Closed syllable with a geminate consonant and a short vowel.. nitt — Closed syllable with a geminate consonant and a short vowel.. sal — Open syllable with a simple onset and a short vowel.. der — Open syllable with a simple onset and a reduced vowel (schwa).
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the syllable onset to the coda.
- Geminate consonants (nn, tt) are treated as single units within the syllable.
- The 'gj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of the 'gj' sound, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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