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selvrettferdighet

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

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

selvrettferdighet

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

selv-rett-fer-dig-het

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛlvˌrɛtːfɛrdiˌɡheɪt/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

selv + rett + ferdighet

The word 'selvrettferdighet' is divided into five syllables: selv-rett-fer-dig-het. The primary stress falls on 'fer'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'selv-', root 'rett-', and suffixes '-ferdighet'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being self-righteous; excessive pride in one's own righteousness.

    Self-righteousness

    “Han viste en sterk grad av selvrettferdighet.”

    “Hennes selvrettferdighet var irriterende.”

    syn:hovmodegenrettferdighet
    ant:ydmykhetbeskjedenhet

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fer').

Syllables

5
selv/sɛlv/
rett/rɛtː/
fer/fɛr/
dig/di/
het/heɪt/

selv — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. rett — Closed syllable, vowel followed by geminate consonant.. fer — Closed syllable, primary stress.. dig — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. het — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.

Word Parts

pre

selv

Old Norse *selfr*, reflexive pronoun/prefix.

root

rett

Old Norse *rettr*, adjective root meaning 'right'.

suf

ferdighet

Combination of *ferdig* (Old Norse *ferdigr*) and *het* (Old Norse *heit*), forming an adjectival suffix and nominalizing suffix respectively.

Similar Words

ven­skapar­beids­livsam­funn

Maximize Onsets

Prioritize creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning.

Vowel Sequence

Separate syllables at vowel boundaries.

  • Potential reduction of 'dig' to /də/ in rapid speech.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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