gjennomslagspapir
Syllables
gjen-nom-slag-spa-pir
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjœnːʊmˌslɑːɡspaˌpiːr/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
gjennom- + slag- + -spapir
The word 'gjennomslagspapir' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: gjen-nom-slag-spa-pir. Stress falls on 'slag'. It's composed of the prefix 'gjennom-', the root 'slag-', and the suffix '-spapir'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure.
Definitions
- 1
Carbon paper; transfer paper used to make copies of documents.
Carbon paper, transfer paper
“Hun brukte gjennomslagspapir for å lage en kopi.”
“Jeg fant et gammelt ark gjennomslagspapir på loftet.”
syn:karbonpapirant:originaldokument
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('slag'). The prefix 'gjennom-' is generally unstressed in this compound.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'gj', vowel /œ/.. nom — Closed syllable, consonant /n/, vowel /ɔ/.. slag — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster 'sl', vowel /ɑː/.. spa — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'sp', vowel /a/.. pir — Closed syllable, long vowel /iː/, consonant /r/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'str-', 'sl-').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound, forming the syllable nucleus.
Compound Word Stress
The first syllable of a compound word is typically stressed, but this can be influenced by the strength and length of prefixes.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'gj' (e.g., /j/ or /g/).
- The geminate consonant 'nn' in 'gjennom-' is crucial for correct pronunciation.
- The 'sp' cluster is a common and accepted onset in Norwegian.
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