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selvmordsforebyggende

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

5 syllables
21 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

selvmordsforebyggende

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

selv-mords-fore-bygg-ende

Pronunciation

/sɛlvmɔrdsfɔrˈbʏɡːən̪dɛ/

Stress

01011

Morphemes

selv + mord + forebyggende

The word 'selvmordsforebyggende' is a complex Nynorsk adjective formed from multiple morphemes. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with primary stress on the second syllable ('mords'). The word means 'suicide-preventing' and is crucial in discussions about mental health.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Preventing suicide; aimed at stopping people from taking their own lives.

    Suicide-preventing

    Et selvmordsforebyggende tiltak

    Selvmordsforebyggende arbeid er viktig

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mords'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('selv'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

5
selv/sɛlv/
mords/mɔrds/
fore/fɔrə/
bygg/bʏɡː/
ende/ən̪dɛ/

selv Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed (secondary stress).. mords Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rd', primary stress.. fore Open syllable, vowel sequence.. bygg Closed syllable, long vowel.. ende Closed syllable, final consonant.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'mords', 'bygg').

Vowel Sequences

Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable (e.g., 'fore').

Compound Word Structure

Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries in compound words.

  • The 'rd' consonant cluster is generally pronounced in standard Nynorsk, although simplification can occur in colloquial speech.
  • The velar fricative 'g' in 'bygg' is a common feature of Nynorsk pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025
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