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sjølvoppfyllande

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

5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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5syllables

sjølvoppfyllande

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sjøl-vopp-fyl-lan-de

Pronunciation

/ˈsjøːlvɔpːfʏlːɑnde/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

sjølv- + fyll- + -ande

The word 'sjølvoppfyllande' is divided into five syllables: sjøl-vopp-fyl-lan-de. Stress falls on the third syllable ('fyl-'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'sjølv-', the root 'fyll-', and the suffix '-ande'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing principles, typical of Nynorsk phonology.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to a prophecy or prediction that, by being made, causes itself to become true.

    Self-fulfilling

    En sjølvoppfyllande profeti.

    Dette er en sjølvoppfyllande spådom.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fyl-'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk adjectives of this length.

Syllables

5
sjøl/sjøːl/
vopp/vɔpː/
fyl/fʏlː/
lan/lɑn/
de/de/

sjøl Open syllable, initial consonant cluster, stressed vowel.. vopp Closed syllable, consonant cluster, vowel followed by geminate consonant.. fyl Closed syllable, stressed, vowel followed by geminate consonant.. lan Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. de Open syllable, final syllable.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are retained at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'vopp', 'fyl').

Vowel Sequencing

Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'sjøl', 'lan').

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.

  • The geminate consonants (pp, ll) influence syllable weight but do not alter the syllable division.
  • Vowel sequences (jø, oa) are common in Nynorsk and are handled according to standard vowel-nucleus rules.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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