gjennomsnittspris
Syllables
gjenn-oms-nitt-spris
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːʊmsnɪtːspris/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
gjenn + snitt + spris
The word 'gjennomsnittspris' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into four syllables: gjenn-oms-nitt-spris. It features a prefix 'gjenn-', a root 'snitt', and a suffix 'spris'. Stress falls on the final syllable 'spris'. Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets and identifying open/closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The average price of something.
Average price
“Hva er gjennomsnittsprisen for en bolig i Oslo?”
“Gjennomsnittsprisen på bensin har steget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'spris', typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
gjenn — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'gj', final consonant 'n'. oms — Open syllable, vowel initial. nitt — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'tt'. spris — Closed syllable, primary stress
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'gj').
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables beginning with a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Stress Assignment
In compound nouns, stress typically falls on the last element.
- The 'gj' cluster is a common Norwegian onset and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Geminate consonants (e.g., 'tt') are standard in Norwegian and affect syllable weight.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
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