selvbeherskelse
Syllables
selv-be-her-skel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlvbɛhɛɾʂɛlsə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
selv + hersk + else-se
The word 'selvbeherskelse' is divided into five syllables: selv-be-her-skel-se. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('selv'). It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'selv-', the root 'hersk-', and the suffixes '-else' and '-se'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of self-control; composure.
Self-control
“Han viste stor selvbeherskelse i den vanskelige situasjonen.”
“Hun manglet selvbeherskelse og skrek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('selv'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel.. be — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.. her — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel and a retroflex approximant.. skel — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel and a fricative.. se — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'skel').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'be', 'se').
Syllable Weight
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are preferred when possible.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'herskelse' is generally pronounced with both sounds, though simplification can occur in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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