Hyphenation ofgjennomsnittsstørrelse

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: gjennomsnittsstørrelse

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "gjennomsnittsstørrelse" (average size) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters typical of the language. The 'gj' is a palatalized 'g' sound, and the 'tt' represents a geminate consonant.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• gjenn-: Prefix, derived from Old Norse ge- meaning 'through' or 'completely'. Functions to intensify the action or state.
• snitt-: Root, from Old Norse snit meaning 'cut', 'section', or 'average'.
• -s-: Genitive marker, linking the two noun parts.
• -tørrelse: Suffix, from Danish/Norwegian størrelse meaning 'size'. Derived from stór (big) + -relse (a suffix denoting a state or quality).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: stør-relse.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtsstœrˌrɛlsə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The geminate 'tt' in snitt is a potential edge case. While geminates generally belong to the following syllable, the overall flow of the word and the need to avoid overly complex onsets dictate its inclusion in the preceding syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: gjennomsnittsstørrelse
• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Definitions:
  • "Average size"
  • "Typical size"
• Translation: Average size
• Synonyms: middels størrelse (medium size)
• Antonyms: ekstrem størrelse (extreme size)
• Examples:
  • "Huset har en gjennomsnittsstørrelse." (The house has an average size.)
  • "Vi trenger klær i gjennomsnittsstørrelse." (We need clothes in average size.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• gjennombrytning (breakthrough): gjenn-om-bryt-ning. Similar prefix 'gjenn-' and syllable structure.
• gjennomsiktig (transparent): gjenn-om-sikt-ig. Again, the 'gjenn-' prefix and similar vowel patterns.
• størstedelen (the majority): stør-ste-de-len. Shares the suffix '-stør-' and demonstrates a similar pattern of consonant clusters.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying lengths of the root and suffix components. "gjennomsnittsstørrelse" has a longer root and a more complex suffix, leading to more syllables.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel.
• Sonority Sequencing: Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
• Geminate Consonants: Geminate consonants are generally included in the following syllable, but can be included in the preceding syllable to avoid complex onsets.