gjennomsnittsavling
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-sa-vling
Pronunciation
/ˈjɛnːɔmsnɪtːsaʊ̯lɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -savling
The word 'gjennomsnittsavling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-sa-vling. Stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
Average yield, the typical amount of produce obtained from a given area of land.
Average yield
“Årets gjennomsnittsavling var lavere enn i fjor.”
“Bonden er fornøyd med gjennomsnittsavlingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a palatal approximant and a vowel.. noms — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant and a vowel.. nitt — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant, a vowel, and a geminate consonant.. sa — Open syllable, contains a fricative and a diphthong.. vling — Closed syllable, contains a liquid consonant, a vowel, and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk syllable division generally favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as the syllable nucleus.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (like 'tt') are treated as a single consonant in terms of syllable weight, but are pronounced with lengthened duration.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' requires careful consideration regarding syllable weight and pronunciation.
- The 'v' before 'ling' could potentially form its own syllable, but is often assimilated into the following syllable.
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