gjennomtenkning
Syllables
gjen-nom-tenk-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjɛnːʊmˌtɛŋkniŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
gjennom- + tenk- + -ning
The word 'gjennomtenkning' is divided into four syllables: gjen-nom-tenk-ning. It consists of the prefix 'gjennom-', the root 'tenk-', and the suffix '-ning'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('tenk'). Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
Thorough thinking, reflection, consideration.
Thorough thinking, reflection, consideration.
“Hun viste en grundig gjennomtenkning av problemet.”
“Prosjektet krever nøye gjennomtenkning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tenk').
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. nom — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. tenk — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, keeping 'gj-' together.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure generally follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The double consonant 'nn' doesn't create a syllable break.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel length or consonant aspiration but don't alter syllable division.
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