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selvutslettelse

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “selvutslettelse” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

selvutslettelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

selv-ut-slett-el-se

Pronunciation

/sɛlvˈutsˌlɛtːəlsə/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

selv + slett + else

The word 'selvutslettelse' is divided into five syllables: selv-ut-slett-el-se. The primary stress falls on 'ut'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The act of destroying or eliminating oneself; self-annihilation.

    Self-annihilation

    “Han fryktet for sin brors selvutslettelse.”

    “Selvutslettelse er ikke en løsning.”

    syn:sjølvødelegging
    ant:selvoppholdelse

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ut').

Syllables

5
selv/sɛlv/
ut/ut/
slett/lɛtː/
el/ɛl/
se/sə/

selv — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ut — Open syllable, primary stress.. slett — Closed syllable, geminate consonant coda.. el — Open syllable.. se — Open syllable.

Word Parts

pre

selv

Old Norse *selfr*, reflexive pronoun.

root

slett

Old Norse *sletr*, related to 'erase', 'annihilate'.

suf

else

Old Norse *-else*, nominalizing suffix.

Similar Words

ven­nskapar­beids­livut­dan­ning

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability is not compromised.

Vowel-Following Consonant

Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei, with consonants following them.

Geminate Consonants

Geminate consonants contribute to syllable weight and are typically maintained within the coda.

  • Geminate consonant /tt/ is a common feature of Nynorsk.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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