gjennomsnittsutgift
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitts-u-tgift
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtsˈutɡɪft/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitts- + utgift
The word 'gjennomsnittsutgift' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: gjen-noms-nitts-u-tgift. Stress falls on the second syllable ('snitts'). The word is morphologically complex, composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
The average amount of money spent.
Average expense
“Den månedlige gjennomsnittsutgiften for mat er høy.”
“Vi må redusere gjennomsnittsutgiften for reiser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('snitts'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'gj', vowel 'e'.. noms — Closed syllable, vowel 'o', final consonant 's'.. nitts — Closed syllable, vowel 'i', final consonant 's', geminate consonant 'tt' in the original word.. u — Open syllable, single vowel 'u'.. tgift — Closed syllable, initial consonant 't', vowel 'i', final consonant 'ft'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (like 'gj', 'sn', 'ft') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants (like 'tt') generally belong to the following syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'gj' sound may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The geminate consonant 'tt' requires careful consideration, but follows the rule of belonging to the following syllable.
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