selvoppholdelsesdrift
Syllables
selv-opp-hold-el-ses-drift
Pronunciation
/sɛlvɔpːhɔlˈdelsəsˌdrift/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
selv + opphold + elsesdrift
The word 'selvoppholdelsesdrift' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: selv-opp-hold-el-ses-drift. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'drift'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. The word is composed of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'opphold-', and the suffix '-elsesdrift'.
Definitions
- 1
Instinct for self-preservation; the drive to maintain one's own existence.
Instinct for self-preservation
“Sterke dyr har ein sterk selvoppholdelsesdrift.”
“Menneske sin selvoppholdelsesdrift er grunnleggjande.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'drift'. Nynorsk typically stresses the second-to-last syllable in longer words.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, containing a single vowel. No consonant clusters.. opp — Open syllable, containing a single vowel and a consonant. Maximizes onset.. hold — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Maximizes onset.. el — Open syllable, containing a single vowel and a consonant.. ses — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Contains a vowel and a consonant.. drift — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Primary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'opp-hold').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'selv-opp').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The 'pph' cluster is relatively uncommon but permissible in Nynorsk.
- The pronunciation of vowels is consistent with Nynorsk standards.
- The final 't' is pronounced.
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