sjølbeherskelse
Syllables
sjøl-be-her-skel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈsjøːlbɛhɛrskɛlsə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sj- + beherske + -else
The word 'sjølbeherskelse' is divided into five syllables: sjøl-be-her-skel-se. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). The word is morphologically composed of a reflexive prefix 'sj-', the root 'beherske' (to control), and the abstract noun suffix '-else'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel quality.
Definitions
- 1
Self-control, self-possession, composure.
Self-control
“Han viste stor sjølbeherskelse i den vanskelige situasjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be').
Syllables
sjøl — Open syllable with a long vowel and 'sj' digraph as onset.. be — Closed syllable, primary stress.. her — Closed syllable.. skel — Closed syllable with 'sk' consonant cluster onset.. se — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Quality
Syllable boundaries are often determined by vowel quality and length.
- The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single onset.
- Vowel length influences syllable structure.
- Consonant clusters like 'sk' are permissible as onsets.
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