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sjølvoppgjeving

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4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

sjølvoppgjeving

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sjøl-vopp-gje-ving

Pronunciation

/ˈʂølvoppˌɡjøːvɪŋ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

sjøl + opp-gje + ving

The word 'sjølvoppgjeving' is divided into four syllables: sjøl-vopp-gje-ving. Stress falls on 'vopp'. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, following standard Nynorsk syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and vowel quality. Regional variations in digraph pronunciation are possible.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Self-surrender, self-sacrifice, giving oneself up.

    Self-surrender

    “Han viste stor *sjølvoppgjeving* i krigen.”

    “*Sjølvoppgjeving* er viktig i mange religiøse tradisjonar.”

    syn:sjølvofringovergjeving
    ant:sjølvbehålding

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('opp'). This is typical for Nynorsk verbs with prefixes.

Syllables

4
sjøl/ʂøl/
vopp/vopp/
gje/ɡjøː/
ving/vɪŋ/

sjøl — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sj'. vopp — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. gje — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'gj'. ving — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset

Word Parts

pre

sjøl

From Old Norse 'sjálfr', meaning 'self'. Reflexive pronoun functioning as a prefix.

root

opp-gje

From Old Norse 'upp' and 'gefa', meaning 'up/completely' and 'to give'. Core verb root.

suf

ving

From Old Norse '-ing', a verbal noun suffix indicating the action of the verb.

Similar Words

sjølv­for­stå­ingsjølv­skri­venopp­gje­ving

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the syllable.

Open vs. Closed Syllables

Syllables ending in a vowel are open; syllables ending in a consonant are closed.

  • Pronunciation of 'sj' and 'gj' digraphs can vary regionally.
  • Vowel cluster complexity requires careful consideration of vowel quality.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

Nearby Words

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