gjennomsnittsalder
Syllables
gjenn-oms-nitt-sal-der
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːsɑldər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -salder
The word 'gjennomsnittsalder' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: gjenn-oms-nitt-sal-der. Stress falls on 'snitt'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant sequencing, with geminate consonants influencing syllable weight. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The average age of a group or population.
average age
“Hva er gjennomsnittsalderen i denne byen?”
“Gjennomsnittsalderen for pensjonering øker.”
syn:middelsalder
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but stress can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
gjenn — Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj', geminate 'nn' increases weight.. oms — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nitt — Closed syllable, vowel followed by geminate consonant 'tt' increasing weight.. sal — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. der — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'gj').
Vowel-Consonant Sequencing
Syllables are typically formed around a vowel, with any following consonants forming the coda (closed syllable).
Geminate Consonant Weight
Geminate consonants ('nn', 'tt') increase syllable weight and influence rhythm.
- Geminate consonants significantly impact syllable weight and pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter syllable division.
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