kjønnsforskjell
The word 'kjønnsforskjell' is divided into three syllables: 'kjønns-for-skjell'. It consists of a root ('kjønn-'), a prefix ('for-'), and a suffix ('-skjell'). Stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
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Difference between the sexes; gender difference.
Gender difference
“Det er store kjønnsforskjeller i lønnsnivået.”
“Forskningen viser tydelige kjønnsforskjeller i helse.”
syn:kjønnsgapant:kjønnslikhet
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'), following the general Norwegian stress pattern of stressing the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
Syllables
kjønns — Closed syllable with a complex onset ('kj') and a geminate consonant ('nn').. for — Open syllable with a simple onset and a short vowel.. skjell — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster onset ('sk') and a geminate consonant ('ll').
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters ('kj', 'sk') are treated as single onsets to maximize syllable complexity.
Vowel-Consonant Syllable Division
Syllables are generally divided after each vowel-consonant sequence.
- The pronunciation of 'kj' can vary regionally, potentially affecting the phonetic transcription but not the syllable division.
- Geminate consonants ('nn', 'll') contribute to syllable weight and are maintained in the syllable structure.
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