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sjølrettferdig

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

4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “sjølrettferdig” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
4syllables

sjølrettferdig

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sjøl-rett-fer-dig

Pronunciation

/ʂølˈrɛtːfɛrdiɡ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

sjøl- + rett- + -ferdig

The word 'sjølrettferdig' is divided into four syllables: sjøl-, rett-, fer-, and dig. It's an adjective formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onset complexity and splitting around vowels and consonant clusters.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Self-righteous; believing oneself to be morally superior to others.

    Self-righteous

    “Han var en veldig sjølrettferdig mann.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable: *rett-*

Syllables

4
sjøl-/ʂøl/
rett-/rɛtː/
fer-/fɛr/
dig/diɡ/

sjøl- — Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant, split before the consonant.. rett- — Closed syllable. Consonant cluster followed by vowel, split after the first consonant. Geminate consonant 'tt' present.. fer- — Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant, split before the consonant.. dig — Closed syllable. Consonant followed by vowel, split after the consonant.

Maximizing Onset Complexity

Applied where possible, respecting phonotactic constraints.

Vowel-Consonant Split

Vowel followed by consonant, split before the consonant.

Consonant Cluster Split

Consonant cluster followed by vowel, split after the first consonant.

  • The word contains a geminate consonant ('tt' in *rett-*).
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 12/30/2025
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