sjølutslettende
Syllables
sjøl-ut-slett-en-de
Pronunciation
/ˈsjøːlʊtsˌlɛtːən̪de/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sjøl- + utslett- + -ende
The word 'sjølutslettende' is divided into five syllables: sjøl-ut-slett-en-de. The primary stress falls on 'lett-'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'sjøl-', the root 'utslett-', and the suffix '-ende'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel quality.
Definitions
- 1
Describes someone who deliberately diminishes their own importance or visibility.
Self-effacing, self-destructive
“Han hadde en sjølutslettende holdning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('lett-').
Syllables
sjøl — Open syllable with a long vowel. Onset is 'sj', nucleus is 'ø', and coda is 'l'.. ut — Open syllable. Onset is 'u', nucleus is 't'.. slett — Closed syllable with a long vowel. Onset is 'l', nucleus is 'e', and coda is 'tt'.. en — Open syllable. Onset is 'n', nucleus is 'e'.. de — Open syllable. Onset is 'd', nucleus is 'e'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset position.
Vowel Quality
Changes in vowel quality often indicate syllable boundaries.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds forming the nucleus.
- The 'sj' digraph can have variations in pronunciation.
- Palatalization of /l/ before /j/ is a key feature.
- The final '-ende' suffix can be reduced in rapid speech.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian Nynorsk
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.