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sjølvskyldkausjon

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

4 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

sjølvskyldkausjon

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sjølv-skyld-kau-sjon

Pronunciation

/ˈsjølvˌskyldkɑʊ̯ʃɔn/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

sjølv + skyld + kausjon

The word 'sjølvskyldkausjon' is divided into four syllables: sjølv-skyld-kau-sjon. It's a compound noun with a prefix 'sjølv-', root 'skyld-', and root 'kausjon-'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Self-liability pledge; a surety where the person providing the guarantee is liable for the debt themselves.

    Self-liability bail/surety

    Han måtte stille ein sjølvskyldkausjon for å bli løslatt.

    Sjølvskyldkausjonen dekte heile lånebeløpet.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skyld'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Syllables

4
sjølv/sjølv/
skyld/skyld/
kau/kɑʊ̯/
sjon/ʃɔn/

sjølv Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sj'. Vowel is /ø/.. skyld Open syllable, consonant cluster 'sk'. Vowel is /y/.. kau Open syllable, diphthong /ɑʊ/.. sjon Closed syllable, ending in nasal consonant /n/. Vowel is /ɔ/.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets to maximize syllable complexity.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel, forming the syllable's nucleus.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority, ensuring a natural flow.

  • The 'lv' cluster is treated as part of the onset of the first syllable.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025
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