gjennomsnittslønn
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-slønn
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːʊmsnɪtːslœnː/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -slønn
The word 'gjennomsnittslønn' is divided into four syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-slønn. The primary stress is on the first syllable. It's a compound noun with a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets, while handling consonant clusters and long consonants appropriately.
Definitions
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Average salary
Average salary
“Hva er gjennomsnittslønnen i Norge? (What is the average salary in Norway?)”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('gjen-').
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, primary stress.. noms — Closed syllable.. nitt — Closed syllable, long consonant.. slønn — Closed syllable, long consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Norwegian prefers to maximize the initial consonant cluster of a syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to end in vowels when possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Long Consonant Representation
Doubled consonants represent long consonants and remain within the syllable.
- The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Long consonants (tt, nn) affect syllable weight and pronunciation.
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