gjennomsnittskurs
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-skurs
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːskuːrs/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -kurs
The Norwegian noun 'gjennomsnittskurs' (average exchange rate) is divided into four syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-skurs. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'gjenn-', root 'snitt-', and suffix '-kurs'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('noms').
Definitions
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Average exchange rate
Average exchange rate
“Hva er dagens gjennomsnittskurs for euro?”
“Gjennomsnittskursen har steget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('noms'). Norwegian generally stresses the penultimate syllable unless the final syllable is also stressed.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj', vowel nucleus 'e'.. noms — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel nucleus 'o', coda 'ms'.. nitt — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel nucleus 'i', coda 'tt' (geminate consonant).. skurs — Closed syllable, onset 'sk', vowel nucleus 'u', coda 'rs'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Geminate consonants (nn, tt) must be represented in the phonetic transcription.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the 'gj' cluster may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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