gjennomsnittskarakter
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-ska-rak-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːskaˈɾaktər/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -skarakter
The word 'gjennomsnittskarakter' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-ska-rak-ter. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ka'. The word is morphologically complex, with a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel break rules.
Definitions
- 1
The average grade or mark received in an assessment.
average grade
“Han fikk en gjennomsnittskarakter på C.”
“Gjennomsnittskarakteren i klassen var ganske god.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ka' (5th syllable). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'gj', vowel 'e'.. noms — Closed syllable, vowel 'o', final consonant 's'.. nitt — Closed syllable, vowel 'i', doubled consonant 'tt'.. ska — Open syllable, vowel 'a'.. rak — Open syllable, vowel 'a', consonant 'k'.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel 'e', consonant 'r'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'gj-' and 'sn-' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus forms a separate syllable.
Syllable Weight
Double consonants like 'tt' contribute to syllable weight but do not necessarily change syllable division.
- The 'gj-' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable weight, but not the core syllable division.
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