gjennomskinnelig
Syllables
gjen-nom-skinn-e-lig
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjœnːʊmˌʃɪnːəˈliːɡ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
gjen- + skinn- + -elig
The word 'gjennomskinnelig' is divided into five syllables: gjen-nom-skinn-e-lig. It consists of the prefix 'gjen-', the root 'skinn-', and the suffix '-elig'. Primary stress falls on the 'skinn' syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Transparent, translucent, see-through.
Transparent
“Et gjennomskinnelig gardin.”
“Vannet var gjennomskinnelig.”
ant:ugjennomsiktig
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('skinn'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian adjectives with this length.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, onset cluster.. nom — Open syllable, single consonant onset.. skinn — Closed syllable, long vowel, primary stress.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. lig — Closed syllable, long vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following vowel to create larger onsets.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless permissible in the coda.
- Geminate consonants (double 'n') affect vowel length.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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