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selvbekjennelse

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

selvbekjennelse

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 1

    A confession, especially a self-confession.

    Confession

    Han ga en detaljert selvbekjennelse til politiet.

    Selvbekjennelsen hans var avgjørende for saken.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'bekjen'.

Syllables

5
selv/sɛlv/
bek/bɛk/
jen/jɛnː/
nel/nɛl/
se/sə/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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