gjennomsnittsfamilie
Syllables
gjenn-oms-nitt-sfa-mil-ie
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːʊmsnɪtsfaˈmilɪə/
Stress
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Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + familie
The word 'gjennomsnittsfamilie' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: gjenn-oms-nitt-sfa-mil-ie. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowel-consonant sequences. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix with origins in Old Norse, French, and Latin.
Definitions
- 1
An average family; a family that is typical in size, income, and lifestyle.
Average family
“De lever som en gjennomsnittsfamilie.”
“Hvor mange barn har en gjennomsnittsfamilie i Norge?”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('oms'). Norwegian compound nouns often stress the second element.
Syllables
gjenn — Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj'. oms — Closed syllable. nitt — Closed syllable. sfa — Open syllable. mil — Open syllable. ie — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- Geminate consonant 'nn' in 'gjenn-' could potentially lead to a different division, but maximizing onsets takes precedence.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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