Hyphenation ofgjennomsnittsspiller
Syllable Division:
gjen-noms-nitts-spil-ler
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtsˌspɪlːər/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'snitts'. Nynorsk stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives the most prominence.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj', vowel 'e'.
Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'o', coda 'ms'.
Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'i', coda 'tts'.
Open syllable, onset 'sp', vowel 'i'.
Closed syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'e', coda 'r'.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: gjenn-
Old Norse *ge-* + *inn-*, indicating thoroughness or completion.
Root: snitts-
From *snitt* (cut, average), related to *å snitte* (to cut, to average).
Suffix: -spiller
*spill* (game, play) + *-er* (agent suffix).
A player whose skill level is typical or average.
Translation: Average player
Examples:
"Han er ein gjennomsnittsspiller i laget."
"Lagets suksess avheng ikkje av enkeltspelarar, men av at mange gjennomsnittsspillerar presterer godt."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the 'gjenn-' prefix, demonstrating consistent syllabification of this morpheme.
Shares the 'snitt' root (related to 'snill' - kind), showing the root's syllabic independence.
Shares the '-spiller' suffix, demonstrating consistent syllabification of this element.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'sp' in 'spil').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'om' in 'noms').
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants (coda) are considered closed syllables.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
Double consonants (nn, tt, ll) do not pose unique syllabification challenges.
Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
Summary:
The word 'gjennomsnittsspiller' is divided into five syllables: gjen-noms-nitts-spil-ler. The primary stress falls on 'snitts'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The word is a compound noun composed of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: gjennomsnittsspiller
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "gjennomsnittsspiller" (average player) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It presents challenges due to the consonant clusters and the length of the word. Pronunciation involves a relatively even distribution of stress, with a slight emphasis on the root.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- gjenn-: Prefix, derived from Old Norse ge- (with, through) + inn- (in). Functions to indicate a process or thoroughness.
- snitts-: Root, from snitt (cut, average). Related to the verb å snitte (to cut, to average).
- -spiller: Suffix, from spill (game, play) + -er (agent suffix, denoting a person who performs the action).
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable, "snitts". While Nynorsk generally has relatively weak stress, this syllable receives the most prominence.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtsˌspɪlːər/
6. Edge Case Review:
The double consonants (nn, tt, ll) are common in Nynorsk and do not present exceptional syllabification challenges. The "gj" cluster is treated as a single onset.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, uninflected form.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A player whose skill level is typical or average.
- Translation: Average player
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
- Synonyms: middelsspiller (middle player), vanlig spiller (common player)
- Antonyms: toppspiller (top player), stjernespiller (star player)
- Examples:
- "Han er ein gjennomsnittsspiller i laget." (He is an average player on the team.)
- "Lagets suksess avheng ikkje av enkeltspelarar, men av at mange gjennomsnittsspillerar presterer godt." (The team's success doesn't depend on individual players, but on many average players performing well.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- gjennomføring (completion): gjenn-om-fø-ring. Similar "gjenn-" prefix, but different vowel sequences and suffix.
- snillest (kindest): snil-lest. Shares the "snitt" root (related to "snill" - kind), demonstrating the root's syllabic independence.
- spillere (players): spill-e-re. Shares the "-spiller" suffix, showing consistent syllabification of this element.
The differences in syllable division arise from the varying consonant clusters and vowel sequences following the shared morphemes.
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