sjøloppofrelse
The word 'sjøloppofrelse' is a Norwegian Nynorsk noun meaning 'self-sacrifice'. It is divided into five syllables: sjø-lopp-o-frel-se. The stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and maximizing onset rules. It's a compound word with a clear morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
Self-sacrifice; the act of giving up something valuable for the sake of others.
Self-sacrifice
“Han viste stor sjøloppofrelse då han redda barnet.”
syn:Selvoppofringant:Egosentrisitet
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable: *sjø-*.
Syllables
sjø- — Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. lopp- — Closed syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel, maximizing the onset.. o- — Open syllable. Single vowel.. frel- — Closed syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel, maximizing the onset.. se — Open syllable. Consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., *sjø-*).
Maximizing Onset
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the onset is maximized if the resulting cluster is phonotactically legal in Norwegian (e.g., *lopp-* and *frel-*).
Single Vowel Syllable
A single vowel constitutes a syllable (e.g., *o-*).
- The double 'p' in *lopp-* doesn't create a syllable division issue, as it's part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification, with no major exceptions to standard Norwegian rules.
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