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sjølforsakelse

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

5 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

sjølforsakelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sjøl-for-sa-kel-se

Pronunciation

/ʂølˈfɔʂakɛlsə/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

sjøl- + forsak- + -else

The word 'sjølforsakelse' is a compound noun formed from the prefix 'sjøl-', the root 'forsak-', and the suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows the rule of breaking syllables before consonants following vowels, resulting in a division of sjøl-for-sa-kel-se. The primary stress is on the second syllable ('for').

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The act of self-sacrifice; renunciation of one's own interests for the sake of others.

    Self-sacrifice

    Han viste stor sjølforsakelse da han hjalp dei andre.

Stress pattern

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: *for*.

Syllables

5
sjøl-/ʂøl/
for-/fɔɾ/
sa-/sa/
kel-/kɛl/
se/sə/

sjøl- Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant.. for- Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant.. sa- Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant.. kel- Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant.. se Open syllable. Vowel following consonant.

Maximizing Onsets

Syllable breaks occur primarily before consonants following vowels, respecting phonotactic constraints.

  • The cluster /ʂøl/ is common in Norwegian and doesn't present a syllabification challenge.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but these would not significantly alter the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 12/30/2025
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