gjennomsnittsmenneske
Syllables
gjenn-oms-nitts-men-nes-ke
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtsmɛnːəʃkə/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -s-
The word 'gjennomsnittsmenneske' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: gjenn-oms-nitts-men-nes-ke. Stress falls on the second syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix, root, and suffixes. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
An average person; a typical individual.
Average person
“Han er et helt gjennomsnittsmenneske.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('oms'). Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable of a word or compound, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
gjenn — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'gj', long vowel.. oms — Closed syllable, onset 'o', short vowel.. nitts — Closed syllable, onset 'n', short vowel.. men — Closed syllable, onset 'm', long vowel.. nes — Closed syllable, onset 'n', short vowel.. ke — Open syllable, onset 'k', schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not typically left at the end of a syllable without a following vowel.
- The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Double consonants (*nn*, *mm*) influence syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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