Hyphenation ofselvbekjennelse
Syllable Division:
selv-bek-jen-nel-se
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/sɛlvbɛkˈjɛnːəlsə/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'bekjen'.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'nn' lengthening the syllable.
Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: selv
Old Norse *selfr*, reflexive pronoun/intensifier
Root: bekjenne
Old Norse *bekenna*, verb stem meaning 'to confess'
Suffix: else
Old Norse *-else*, nominalization suffix
A confession, especially a self-confession.
Translation: Confession
Examples:
"Han ga en detaljert selvbekjennelse til politiet."
"Selvbekjennelsen hans var avgjørende for saken."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
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.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
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.
Summary:
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.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "selvbekjennelse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "selvbekjennelse" is pronounced with a relatively consistent vowel quality across its syllables. The 'j' represents a palatal approximant /j/. The 'k' is a voiceless velar stop /k/. The 'e' is generally pronounced as a mid-front vowel /e/ or a schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word breaks down as follows.
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: selv- (Old Norse selfr), meaning "self". Morphological function: reflexive pronoun/intensifier.
- Root: bekjenne- (Old Norse bekenna), meaning "to confess". Derived from Proto-Germanic bekandjaną. Morphological function: verb stem.
- Suffix: -else (Old Norse -else), forming a noun from a verb. Morphological function: nominalization.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second to last syllable): bekjen-nel-se.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/sɛlvbɛkˈjɛnːəlsə/
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
- selv: /sɛlv/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). No special cases.
- bek: /bɛk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. No special cases.
- jen: /jɛnː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. The double 'n' indicates a geminate consonant, lengthening the syllable.
- nel: /nɛl/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). No special cases.
- se: /sə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). No special cases.
7. Edge Case Review:
The geminate consonant 'nn' in bekjen is a common feature in Nynorsk and affects syllable weight. The 'j' is a glide and typically forms part of the onset of the following syllable.
8. Grammatical Role:
"Selvbekjennelse" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A confession, especially a self-confession.
- Translation: Confession (English)
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
- Synonyms: tilståelse (confession), erkjennelse (acknowledgement)
- Antonyms: fornektelse (denial)
- Examples:
- "Han ga en detaljert selvbekjennelse til politiet." (He gave a detailed confession to the police.)
- "Selvbekjennelsen hans var avgjørende for saken." (His confession was crucial to the case.)
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but the core syllable structure remains consistent. Some dialects might reduce unstressed vowels to schwa /ə/.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- vennskap: /vɛnːskap/ - ven-nskap. Similar syllable structure with a geminate consonant.
- arbeid: /ɑrˈbɛiːð/ - ar-bei-d. Demonstrates a similar pattern of open and closed syllables.
- foreldre: /fɔˈrɛldɾə/ - fɔ-rel-dre. Shows how consonant clusters can form onsets.
The differences lie in the specific vowel qualities and consonant clusters, but the underlying principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel-consonant boundaries remains consistent.
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