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selvbebreidelse

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

selvbebreidelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

selv-be-brei-del-se

Pronunciation

/sɛlvbɛˈbreɪ̯dɛlsə/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

selv + bebreid + else

The word 'selvbebreidelse' is divided into five syllables: selv-be-brei-del-se. The stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'selv-', the root 'bebreid-', and the suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, typical of Nynorsk.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The act of blaming oneself; self-reproach.

    Self-reproach

    Ho kjente ei sterk kjensle av selvbebreidelse.

    Han vart overmanna av selvbebreidelse etter feilen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root.

Syllables

5
selv/sɛlv/
be/bɛ/
brei/breɪ̯/
del/dɛl/
se/sə/

selv Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. be Closed syllable, stressed.. brei Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. del Closed syllable.. se Open syllable, final syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.

Moraic Syllabification

Nynorsk exhibits moraic tendencies, where syllable weight influences division.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are often divided based on their constituent parts.

  • The diphthong 'ei' is treated as a single syllable nucleus.
  • The consonant cluster 'br' does not pose a significant syllabification challenge.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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