gjennomsnittslån
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-slån
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːslɔːn/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -slån
The word 'gjennomsnittslån' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'average loan'. It is divided into four syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-slån, with primary stress on 'snitt'. The morphemes consist of an intensive prefix 'gjenn-', a root 'snitt-', and a noun-forming suffix '-slån'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
An average loan; a loan amount that is typical or representative.
Average loan
“Han tok opp eit gjennomsnittslån for å kjøpe bilen.”
“Banken tilbyr konkurransedyktige vilkår på gjennomsnittslån.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj', vowel peak 'ɛn'. noms — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel peak 'ɔms'. nitt — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel peak 'ɪ', coda 'tt' (geminate consonant). slån — Open syllable, onset 'sl', vowel peak 'ɔːn'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'gjenn-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must have a vowel peak.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- Geminate consonants ('nn', 'tt') are crucial for pronunciation and syllable weight.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'gj' cluster are possible but do not affect syllable division.
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