sologjennombrudd
Syllables
so-lo-gjennom-brudd
Pronunciation
/ˈsɔlɔˌɡjœnːəmbɾʉdː/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
solo + gjennom + brudd
The word 'sologjennombrudd' is a compound noun with four syllables: so-lo-gjennom-brudd. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix 'solo-', an Old Norse root 'gjennom-', and an Old Norse suffix '-brudd'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset and coda maximization.
Definitions
- 1
A significant or sudden success, especially after a period of difficulty; a breakthrough in sunshine after cloudy weather.
Sun breakthrough
“Dette var et stort sologjennombrudd for selskapet.”
“Etter mange år med nedgang, opplevde de endelig et sologjennombrudd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('so-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of compound nouns.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'o'. lo — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'o'. gjennom — Complex syllable, consonant cluster onset 'gj', geminate 'nn'. brudd — Closed syllable, coda 'd'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as they are permissible in Norwegian phonotactics.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Vowels initiate syllables.
Coda Maximization
Consonants close syllables when permissible.
- The 'gj' cluster is a palatalized consonant requiring specific articulation.
- Geminate 'nn' in 'gjennom' is crucial for pronunciation and syllable weight.
- Regional variations might affect vowel qualities but generally don't alter syllable division.
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