gjennomtrengelig
Syllables
gjen-nom-tren-ge-lig
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjœnːʊmtræŋɡəlɪɡ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
gjennom- + treng- + -elig
The word 'gjennomtrengelig' is divided into five syllables: gjen-nom-tren-ge-lig. It consists of the prefix 'gjennom-', the root 'treng-', and the suffix '-elig'. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Impenetrable, not permeable, impossible to pass through.
Impenetrable
“En gjennomtrengelig barriere.”
“Mørket var gjennomtrengelig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nom'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but prefixes can shift the stress.
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj', stressed vowel.. nom — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'o'.. tren — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'tr', vowel 'e', nasal coda 'ng'.. ge — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'e'.. lig — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'i', coda 'g'.
Word Parts
gjennom-
Old Norse *ge-þrumr*, meaning 'through', indicates completion or penetration.
treng-
Old Norse *þrengja*, meaning 'to press, squeeze, constrain', core meaning related to pressure.
-elig
From Middle Low German *-lik*, ultimately from Latin *-bilis*, adjectival suffix indicating capability ('-able').
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen with 'gj' and 'tr'.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a diphthong or permissible coda.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- The pronunciation of 'gj' can vary slightly regionally, but doesn't affect syllable division.
- The double 'n' in 'gjennom-' adds syllable weight but doesn't change the division.
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