selvstendighetsfølelse
Syllables
selv-stend-ig-hets-fø-le-lse
Pronunciation
/sɛlvˈstɪndɪˌɡhetsføːləlsə/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
selv + stendig + -hetsfølelse
The word 'selvstendighetsfølelse' is a complex Nynorsk noun meaning 'feeling of independence'. It's divided into seven syllables: selv-stend-ig-hets-fø-le-lse, with primary stress on the third syllable ('-ndig-'). The word is built from several morphemes, including a prefix, root, and suffixes. Syllable division follows Nynorsk's preference for open syllables and avoidance of complex consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The feeling of being independent; a sense of autonomy.
Feeling of independence
“Ho kjente ei sterk kjensle av *selvstendighetsfølelse*.”
“Kampen for *selvstendighetsfølelse* var lang og vanskeleg.”
ant:avhengighet
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('-ndig-'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words, but the root is embedded, shifting the stress.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, initial syllable.. stend — Open syllable, part of the root.. ig — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. hets — Open syllable, suffix.. fø — Open syllable, root.. le — Open syllable, suffix.. lse — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are avoided unless they are common and easily pronounceable. The '-ndig-' cluster is accepted.
- The consonant cluster '-ndig-' is a potential edge case, but it's a common structure in Nynorsk.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they do not significantly affect syllable division.
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