selvbekjennelse
Syllables
selv-bek-jen-nel-se
Pronunciation
/sɛlvbɛkˈjɛnːəlsə/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
selv + bekjenne + else
The word 'selvbekjennelse' is divided into five syllables: selv-bek-jen-nel-se. The primary stress falls on 'bekjen'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'bekjenne-', and the suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel-consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A confession, especially a self-confession.
Confession
“Han ga en detaljert selvbekjennelse til politiet.”
“Selvbekjennelsen hans var avgjørende for saken.”
ant:fornektelse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'bekjen'.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. bek — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. jen — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'nn' lengthening the syllable.. nel — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. se — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Boundary
Syllables are typically divided at vowel-consonant boundaries, favoring open syllables where possible.
- Geminate consonants (like 'nn') affect syllable weight.
- The glide 'j' typically forms part of the onset of the following syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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