gjennomtrengjeleg
Syllables
gjennom-treng-je-leg
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjønːʊmtrɛŋjəˌlɛɡ/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
gjennom + treng + jeleg
The word 'gjennomtrengjeleg' is divided into four syllables: gjennom-treng-je-leg. It consists of a prefix 'gjennom-', a root 'treng-', and a suffix '-jeleg'. Primary stress falls on 'treng'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word functions as an adjective meaning 'penetrable'.
Definitions
- 1
Able to be penetrated; permeable; transparent.
Penetrable, permeable, transparent.
“Materialet er ikkje gjennomtrengjeleg for vatn.”
“Ho hadde eit gjennomtrengjeleg blikk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('treng'). Secondary stress on the last syllable ('leg').
Syllables
gjennom — Open syllable with a complex onset ('gj') and a long vowel. Contains a geminate consonant ('nn').. treng — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster onset ('tr') and a nasal coda ('ng'). Primary stress.. je — Open syllable with a glide onset ('j') and a schwa vowel.. leg — Closed syllable with a simple onset ('l'), a mid vowel, and a coda ('g'). Secondary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally treated as part of the onset of the syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Vowels typically begin a new syllable, often preceded by a glide.
- The 'gj' cluster is consistently treated as a single onset.
- The geminate 'nn' in 'gjennom' affects syllable weight.
- Nynorsk orthography influences syllable division.
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