gjennomsnittsprodukt
Syllables
gjenn-oms-nitt-sp-ro-dukt
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːspɾɔˈdʊkt/
Stress
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Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -produkt
The word 'gjennomsnittsprodukt' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: gjenn-oms-nitt-sp-ro-dukt. Stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and creating closed syllables where applicable. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse and Latin origins.
Definitions
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“Dette er et gjennomsnittsprodukt i sin kategori.”
“Vi analyserte gjennomsnittsproduktet for å finne forbedringspotensialet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('snitt'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound, but longer compounds can shift stress.
Syllables
gjenn — Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj', geminate 'nn' lengthening the syllable.. oms — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nitt — Closed syllable, vowel followed by geminate consonant 'tt' lengthening the syllable.. sp — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'sp' in the onset.. ro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dukt — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster 'kt'.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants lengthen the preceding syllable.
- The 'gj' and 'sn' consonant clusters are common and do not present exceptions.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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