gjennomsnittskvinne
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-skvin-ne
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːskvɪnːə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -skvinne
The word 'gjennomsnittskvinne' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-skvin-ne. Stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). The word is morphologically complex, with a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
A woman who is typical or represents the average.
Average woman
“Ho er ein gjennomsnittskvinne i mange måtar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). This is typical for compound nouns in Nynorsk.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'gj', vowel 'e'.. noms — Closed syllable, vowel 'o', consonant cluster 'ms'.. nitt — Closed syllable, vowel 'i', geminated consonant 'tt'.. skvin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'skv', vowel 'i'.. ne — Open syllable, vowel 'e'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'gjenn-', 'skvin-').
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable (e.g., 'ne').
Gemination
Geminated consonants are treated as part of the syllable they belong to (e.g., 'nitt').
- The 'gj' cluster is a palatalized consonant, common in Norwegian.
- Gemination (double consonants) is a significant feature of Nynorsk phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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