gjennomsnittsspeller
Syllables
gjenn-omsnitts-spel-ler
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtsˌspɛlːər/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
gjenn- + snitt- + -s-peller
The word 'gjennomsnittsspeller' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into four syllables: gjenn-omsnitts-spel-ler. It features a prefix, root, and suffix, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
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Fragments or splinters resulting from an average or typical breaking/splitting.
Average splinters/fragments
“Han fant bare gjennomsnittsspeller etter at glasset knuste.”
ant:hele biter
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('omsnitts'). Norwegian compound words often stress the second element.
Syllables
gjenn — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'gj' treated as a single phoneme.. omsnitts — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sn' as onset.. spel — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'sp' as onset, long vowel.. ler — Closed syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally placed at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Sequence
Syllables are divided around vowel sequences, creating separate syllables for each vowel.
- The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- Vowel length is crucial for meaning distinction.
- Stress patterns in compound words can differ from basic Norwegian stress rules.
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