selvoppfyllende
Syllables
selv-opp-fyll-en-de
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlvɔpːfʏlːən̪d̪ə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
selv + oppfyll + ende
The word 'selvoppfyllende' is divided into five syllables: selv-opp-fyll-en-de. Stress falls on 'opp'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'selv-', root 'oppfyll-', and suffix '-ende'.
Definitions
- 1
Describes something that fulfills itself or confirms a prediction.
Self-fulfilling
“Ein selvoppfyllende profeti.”
“A self-fulfilling prophecy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('opp').
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, CV structure.. opp — Closed syllable, CVC structure with long consonant.. fyll — Closed syllable, CVC structure with long consonant.. en — Open syllable, CV structure, dental 'n' possible.. de — Open syllable, CV structure, dental 'd' possible.
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
Consonant clusters are split to create permissible syllable structures.
- Doubled consonants ('pp', 'll') create long consonant sounds.
- Dentalization of 'd' and 'n' is a regional variation.
- The word primarily functions as an adjective, with consistent stress and syllabification.
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