gjennomsnittssats
Syllables
gjenn-oms-nitt-ssats
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtsːsɑts/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -sats
The word 'gjennomsnittssats' is divided into four syllables: gjenn-oms-nitt-ssats. It follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-nucleus syllables. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun meaning 'average rate' and consists of a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse origins.
Definitions
- 1
Average rate, average fee, or average price.
Average rate
“Hva er gjennomsnittssatsen for renter?”
“De tilbyr en konkurransedyktig gjennomsnittssats.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('oms').
Syllables
gjenn — Onset maximization with 'gj' as a single onset, geminate 'nn'. oms — Vowel-initial syllable, 'o' as nucleus, 'ms' as coda. nitt — Consonant cluster onset, 'n' as onset, 'itt' as nucleus and coda. ssats — Consonant cluster onset, 'ss' as onset, 'ats' as nucleus and coda
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'gj', 'ss').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
- Geminate consonants ('nn', 'ss') are common and don't alter syllable division.
- Regional variations might affect vowel length or pronunciation of consonant clusters, but not syllable division.
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