sjølstendiggjøre
Syllables
sjøl-stend-ig-gjø-re
Pronunciation
/ˈʃølstɛndɪɡjøːrə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sjøl + stend + iggjøre
The word 'sjølstendiggjøre' is divided into five syllables: sjøl-stend-ig-gjø-re. The primary stress falls on 'stend'. The division follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel quality, with the 'sj' digraph treated as a single unit. It's a complex verb meaning 'to become independent', formed from a reflexive prefix, a root, and a causative suffix.
Definitions
- 1
To make oneself independent; to become self-sufficient.
To become independent
“Ho prøvde å *sjølstendiggjøre* seg etter skilsmissa.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'stend'. This is typical for Nynorsk verbs with multiple syllables.
Syllables
sjøl — Open syllable, initial digraph.. stend — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ig — Closed syllable, short vowel.. gjø — Open syllable, long vowel.. re — Open syllable, reduced vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Quality
Syllable breaks occur after vowels, creating open syllables where possible.
Digraph Treatment
Digraphs like 'sj' are treated as single phonemes, influencing syllable boundaries.
- The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single phoneme.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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