selvstendiggjøre
Syllables
sel-vst-end-ig-gjø-re
Pronunciation
/sɛlvstɛndɪɡjøːrə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
selv + stend + iggjøre
The word 'selvstendiggjøre' is a complex Norwegian Nynorsk verb meaning 'to make independent'. It is divided into six syllables: sel-vst-end-ig-gjø-re, with primary stress on the penult syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'stend-', and the suffixes '-igg-' and '-jøre'.
Definitions
- 1
To make independent; to become self-sufficient.
To make independent, to become self-reliant.
“Foreldrene ønsket å selvstendiggjøre barna sine.”
“Hun jobbet hardt for å selvstendiggjøre seg økonomisk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('-gjø-').
Syllables
sel — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'e', coda 'l'. vst — Closed syllable, onset 'vst', nucleus 'e'. end — Closed syllable, onset 'e', nucleus 'e', coda 'nd'. ig — Closed syllable, onset 'i', nucleus 'g'. gjø — Closed syllable, onset 'gj', nucleus 'ø'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e'
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onset Principle
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Based Division
Dividing syllables at vowel boundaries.
Morphological Awareness
Recognizing and respecting morphemic boundaries.
- The complex morphology of the word requires careful consideration of both phonological and morphological rules.
- The 'igg' suffix is a key element in the syllabification.
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