gjennomsnittspris
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-spris
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːspris/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -spris
The word 'gjennomsnittspris' is divided into four syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-spris. It consists of a prefix 'gjenn-', root 'snitt-', and suffix '-spris'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nitt'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, common in Nynorsk phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The average cost of something.
Average price
“Kva er gjennomsnittsprisen for ein bil?”
“Gjennomsnittsprisen på hus har auka.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nitt'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj', vowel 'e', coda 'n'. Onset cluster is permissible in Norwegian.. noms — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'o', coda 'ms'. Geminate consonant 'ms' increases syllable weight.. nitt — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'i', coda 'tt'. Geminate consonant 'tt' increases syllable weight. Primary stress.. spris — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'spr', vowel 'i', coda 's'. Onset cluster is permissible in Norwegian.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'spr', 'gj').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left as the sole coda of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (doubled consonants) are treated as a single unit within the syllable, affecting syllable weight.
- The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Geminate consonants ('tt', 'ss') are phonemically significant and affect syllable weight.
- The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
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