eigenkjærlighet
Syllables
ei-gen-kjær-li-ghet
Pronunciation
/ˈæɪ̯ɡənˌkjæːrlɪˌɡheɪ̯t/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
eigen + kjær + lighet
The word 'eigenkjærlighet' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ei-gen-kjær-li-ghet. Stress falls on the second syllable ('kjær-'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant patterns. The word consists of a German-derived prefix ('eigen-'), an Old Norse root ('kjær-'), and an Old Norse suffix ('-lighet').
Definitions
- 1
Self-love, self-regard, egotism.
Self-love
“Han hadde en sunn dose eigenkjærlighet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kjær-'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables
ei — Open syllable, initial vowel digraph.. gen — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. kjær — Open, stressed syllable, 'kj' as a single onset.. li — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.. ghet — Closed syllable, consonant after vowel.
Word Parts
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Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'kj').
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable boundary.
Vowel Digraphs
Vowel digraphs (like 'ei') often form a single syllable, but can be split depending on context.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (velar fricative vs. stop) do not affect syllabification.
- The 'kj' cluster is consistently treated as a single onset.
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