selvforherligelse
Syllables
selv-for-her-li-ge-lse
Pronunciation
/sɛlvfɔɾhɛrlɪɡɛlsə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
selv + herlig + else
The word 'selvforherligelse' is divided into six syllables: selv-for-her-li-ge-lse. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('li'). The word is a noun meaning 'self-glorification' and is formed from the prefixes 'selv-' and 'for-', the root 'herlig-', and the suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The act of glorifying oneself.
Self-glorification
“Hans selvforherligelse var irriterende.”
“Hun viste ingen selvforherligelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'li' (penultimate syllable). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, containing a vowel and ending with a voiced consonant. Unstressed.. for — Open syllable, containing a vowel and ending with a voiced consonant. Unstressed.. her — Open syllable, containing a vowel and ending with a voiced consonant. Unstressed.. li — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Stressed.. ge — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.. lse — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and ending with a consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible, such as in 'forh'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, ensuring a clear syllabic structure.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Breaking up consonant clusters when necessary to create valid syllables, while prioritizing onsets.
- The 'forh' cluster is generally treated as a single complex onset, though some variations may exist.
- The final '-else' suffix is a common nominalizer and doesn't present unusual syllabification challenges.
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