eigenkjærlighet
Syllables
ei-gen-kjær-li-ghet
Pronunciation
/ˈæɪ̯ɡənˌçæːrlɪˌheːt/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
eigen + kjær + lighet
The word 'eigenkjærlighet' is divided into five syllables: ei-gen-kjær-li-ghet. Stress falls on 'kjær'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is a compound noun meaning 'self-love' or 'egoism', formed from German and Old Norse roots.
Definitions
- 1
Self-love
Self-love
“Hans eigenkjærlighet hindret ham i å hjelpe andre.”
- 2
Egoism
Egoism
“Hun overvant sin eigenkjærlighet og meldte seg som frivillig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kjær'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
ei — Open syllable, vowel onset.. gen — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. kjær — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, stressed syllable.. li — Open syllable, consonant onset.. ghet — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to word structure.
- The 'kj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The diphthong 'ei' is treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification purposes.
- Stress patterns in compound words can deviate from the general rule of stressing the first syllable.
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