selvfornedrelse
Syllables
selv-for-ned-relse
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlvˌfɔrnɛdˌrɛlsə/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
selv + for-ned-ør + -relse
The word 'selvfornedrelse' is divided into four syllables: selv-for-ned-relse. It's a compound noun formed from multiple morphemes, with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters, consistent with other Norwegian Nynorsk words.
Definitions
- 1
The act of humbling oneself; self-abasement; self-humiliation.
Self-humiliation
“Han viste stor selvfornedrelse ved å be om unnskyldning.”
“Selvfornedrelse kan være en viktig del av åndelig vekst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('relse'). Nynorsk generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compounding can shift the stress.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ned — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. relse — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
- The complex morphology of Nynorsk, with its compounding and derivation, can lead to long words with multiple syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel quality but do not significantly alter the syllabification pattern.
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