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sjølbekjennelse

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

sjølbekjennelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sjøl-be-kjen-nel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈʂøːlbɛkːənːəlsə/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

sjøl + bekjenn + else

The word 'sjølbekjennelse' is divided into five syllables: sjøl-be-kjen-nel-se. It consists of a prefix 'sjøl-', a root 'bekjenn-', and a suffix '-else'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures. Geminate consonants and the 'sj' cluster are key features.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A confession, especially a self-confession or acknowledgement of one's own faults.

    Self-confession

    Han gjorde ei sjølbekjennelse til presten.

    Sjølbekjennelsen hans var oppriktig.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable 'sjøl'.

Syllables

5
sjøl/ʂøːl/
be/bɛ/
kjen/kːən/
nel/nɛl/
se/sə/

sjøl Open syllable, stressed, with retroflex consonant.. be Open syllable, unstressed.. kjen Closed syllable, with geminate consonant.. nel Closed syllable, unstressed.. se Open syllable, unstressed.

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.

Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure

Syllables generally follow a CV pattern where possible.

Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Structure

Closed syllables are formed when a consonant follows a vowel.

  • Geminate consonants (double consonants) are crucial for pronunciation and syllable weight.
  • The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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