gjennomsnittshud
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-shud
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːʃuːd/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -shud
The word 'gjennomsnittshud' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-shud. Primary stress falls on 'nitt'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules, respecting the morphemic structure of the word.
Definitions
- 1
Average skin; the typical characteristics of skin.
Average skin
“Han undersøkte pasienten sin gjennomsnittshud.”
“Gjennomsnittshuden hos nordmenn er lys.”
syn:middelhud
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'nitt'. The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'gj', stressed.. noms — Closed syllable, containing the 'nn' cluster.. nitt — Closed syllable, primary stress.. shud — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster 'sh'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'gj', 'nn', and 'sh' are included in the onset of the syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules.
- The 'gj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in Norwegian and is syllabified as a single onset.
- The 'nn' cluster is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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