gjennomsnittshøyde
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-shøy-de
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːˈhœʏ̯də/
Stress
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Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + shøyde
The word 'gjennomsnittshøyde' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-shøy-de. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'høy-'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules, respecting geminate consonants and consonant clusters. The word consists of a prefix 'gjenn-', root 'snitt-', and suffix 'shøyde'.
Definitions
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“Gjennomsnittshøyden for menn i Noreg er 180 cm.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'høy-', typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj', vowel 'e'.. noms — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'o'.. nitt — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'i', geminate consonant 'tt'.. shøy — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sh', diphthong 'øy'.. de — Open syllable, onset null, vowel 'e'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'gj', 'sn', 'sh').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants are treated as part of the following syllable.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' is crucial for pronunciation and syllable structure.
- The 'sh' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect geminate consonant reduction, but not syllable division.
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