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sjølfornektelse

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
Enriched
5syllables

sjølfornektelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sjøl-for-nek-tel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈʃøːlˌfɔɳˈnɛktəlsə/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

sjøl + fornekt + else

The word 'sjølfornektelse' is divided into five syllables: sjøl-for-nek-tel-se. It consists of the prefix 'sjøl-', the root 'fornekt-', and the suffix '-else'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, respecting permissible consonant clusters and treating 'sj' as a single onset.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Self-denial; the act of denying oneself something.

    Self-denial

    Ho viste stor sjølfornektelse ho gav bort alle pengane sine.

Stress pattern

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

Syllables

5
sjøl/ʃøːl/
for/fɔɳ/
nek/nɛk/
tel/təls/
se/sə/

sjøl Open syllable, onset 'sj', vowel /øː/, coda 'l'.. for Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel /ɔ/, coda 'ɳ'.. nek Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel /ɛ/, coda 'k'.. tel Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel /ə/, coda 'ls'.. se Open syllable, onset 's', vowel /ə'.

Vowel-Centered Syllabification

Syllables are built around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are permissible in Nynorsk phonology.

Digraph Treatment

'sj' is treated as a single onset.

  • The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single onset.
  • The consonant cluster '-ls-' is permissible but can be simplified in some dialects.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /øː/ to /ø/) do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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