gjennomsnittsomsetning
Syllables
gjen-noms-nitt-som-set-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːʊmsnɪtːsɔmˌsɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + somsetning
The word 'gjennomsnittsomsetning' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: gjen-noms-nitt-som-set-ning. The primary stress falls on 'snitt'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse origins.
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“Bedriftens gjennomsnittsomsetning økte i fjor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). Norwegian stress typically falls on the first syllable, but longer prefixes can shift the stress.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'gj', vowel nucleus 'e'.. noms — Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel nucleus 'o'.. nitt — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel nucleus 'i', coda consonant 't'.. som — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel nucleus 'o'.. set — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel nucleus 'e'.. ning — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel nucleus 'i', coda consonant 'ng'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'gj' in 'gjen').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus (e.g., 'e' in 'set').
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Clusters
Norwegian tends to avoid complex consonant clusters at the end of a syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and consonant gemination may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- The length of the prefix 'gjenn-' influences the stress pattern.
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