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selvforherligende

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

6 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
6syllables

selvforherligende

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

selv-for-her-li-gen-de

Pronunciation

/sɛlvfɔɾhɛrlɪˈɡɛndə/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

selv + herlig + ende

The word 'selvforherligende' is divided into six syllables: selv-for-her-li-gen-de. The primary stress falls on 'for'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, consistent with Nynorsk phonology.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Self-glorifying, boastful, conceited.

    Self-glorifying

    Han er en selvforherligende person.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'for'. This is typical for Nynorsk compound words.

Syllables

6
selv/sɛlv/
for/fɔɾ/
her/hɛɾ/
li/lɪ/
gen/ɡɛn/
de/də/

selv Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel. No stress.. for Closed syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Primary stress.. her Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel. Unstressed.. li Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel. Unstressed.. gen Closed syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. de Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel. Unstressed.

Maximize Onsets

Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant-vowel (CV) structures whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to morphological boundaries.

  • Regional variations might affect vowel quality but generally do not alter the syllable division.
  • The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern, with stress typically falling on the second element.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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