selvoppholdelse
Syllables
sel-vopp-hol-del-se
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlvɔpːhɔldɛlsə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
selv- + hold- + -else
Selvoppholdelse is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'self-preservation'. It is divided into five syllables: sel-vopp-hol-del-se, with primary stress on the second syllable (vopp). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, a root, and a suffix. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The act of self-preservation; maintaining one's own existence.
Self-preservation
“Selvoppholdelse er et grunnleggende instinkt.”
“Han handlet i selvoppholdelse.”
syn:Egenbeskyttelseant:Selvoppofrelse
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vopp'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
sel — Open syllable, initial consonant.. vopp — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'pp'.. hol — Open syllable, single consonant.. del — Open syllable, single consonant.. se — Open syllable, final vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'vopp').
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus forms the core of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the nucleus outwards.
- The double 'p' in 'oppholdelse' is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't affect the syllabification process.
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