gjennomtrengende
Syllables
gjen-nom-tren-gen-de
Pronunciation
/ˈɡjennomˈtrɛŋːən̪de/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
gjen- + tren- + -ende
The word 'gjennomtrengende' is divided into five syllables: gjen-nom-tren-gen-de. It consists of the prefix 'gjen-,' the root 'tren-,' and the suffix '-ende.' The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures.
Definitions
- 1
Penetrating, pervasive, insightful, thoroughgoing.
Penetrating, pervasive, insightful.
“Han hadde et gjennomtrengende blikk.”
“En gjennomtrengende lukt av kaffe fylte rommet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (nom).
Syllables
gjen — Open syllable, CV structure.. nom — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. tren — Closed syllable, CCVC structure.. gen — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. de — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables generally follow a CV structure, with consonants preceding vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can end in consonants, creating a CVC structure.
- The consonant cluster 'tr' is common and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The double 'n' in 'trengende' is orthographic and doesn't alter syllable division.
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