selvovervinnelse
Syllables
selv-o-ver-vin-nel-se
Pronunciation
/sɛlvɔˈvɪnːəlsə/
Stress
011000
Morphemes
selv + overvinn + else
The word 'selvovervinnelse' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'self-overcoming'. It is divided into six syllables: selv-o-ver-vin-nel-se, with primary stress on the second syllable ('o'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'overvinn-', and the suffix '-else'. Syllable division follows standard Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
The act of overcoming oneself; self-mastery; self-control.
Self-overcoming, self-mastery
“Sjølvovervinnelse er nøkkelen til suksess.”
“Ho viste stor sjølvovervinnelse i vanskelege tider.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('o'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ver — Closed syllable, contains a long consonant.. vin — Closed syllable, contains a long consonant.. nel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'ver').
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel sound.
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- The double 'v' in 'overvinn' is generally maintained in standard pronunciation, though some dialects may simplify it.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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