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gjennomsnittsfart

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4 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

gjennomsnitsfart

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

gjenn-oms-nit-sfart

Pronunciation

/ˈɡjɛnːʊmsnɪtsfɑrt/

Stress

1000

Morphemes

gjenn- + snitt- + -fart

The word 'gjennomsnittsfart' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: gjenn-oms-nit-sfart. Stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and forming closed syllables. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Average speed.

    Average speed

    “Hva er gjennomsnittsfarten på denne strekningen?”

    “Flyet holdt en gjennomsnittsfart på 800 km/t.”

    syn:middelfart
    ant:toppfart

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). This is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.

Syllables

4
gjenn/ˈɡjɛnː/
oms/ˈʊms/
nit/ˈnɪts/
sfart/sfɑrt/

gjenn — Open syllable, onset with 'gj' cluster.. oms — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nit — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sfart — Closed syllable, onset with 'sf' cluster.

Word Parts

pre

gjenn-

Old Norse *ge-*, intensifying prefix, meaning 'through, completely'.

root

snitt-

Old Norse *snit*, related to 'cut' or 'section', meaning 'average'.

suf

-fart

Old Norse *fart*, meaning 'speed' or 'journey'.

Similar Words

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Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability allows.

Closed Syllables

Vowel followed by consonant(s) forms a closed syllable.

  • The 'gj' and 'sf' clusters are permissible consonant clusters in Norwegian.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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