selvbekjennende
Syllables
selv-bekj-en-nen-de
Pronunciation
/sɛlvbɛkjɛnːən̪dɛ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
selv + bekjenn + ende
The word 'selvbekjennende' is divided into five syllables: selv-bekj-en-nen-de. Stress falls on 'bekjenn'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'selv-', root 'bekjenn-', and suffix '-ende'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
Confessing to oneself; self-confessing.
Self-confessing
“En selvbekjennende kunstner.”
“Hun ga en selvbekjennende tale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'bekjenn'.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. bekj — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. en — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nen — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of its own syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are allowed in the onset and coda.
- The 'kj' cluster is a common feature of Nynorsk.
- The geminate consonant /nː/ is standard and doesn't affect syllabification.
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