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selvbeherskelse

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5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

selvbeherskelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

selv-be-her-skel-se

Pronunciation

/sɛlvbɛˈhɛɾskɛlsə/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

selv + beherske + else

The word 'selvbeherskelse' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'self-control'. It is divided into five syllables: selv-be-her-skel-se. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'beherske', and the suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and adhering to the CV structure.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The ability to control one's emotions and impulses.

    Self-control

    Hun viste stor selvbeherskelse under press.

    Selvbeherskelse er viktig for å lykkes.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be') of the root 'beherske'. Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of the root.

Syllables

5
selv/sɛlv/
be/bɛ/
her/hɛɾ/
skel/skɛl/
se/sə/

selv Open syllable, CV structure.. be Closed syllable, CV structure.. her Open syllable, CV structure, rhotic 'r'. skel Closed syllable, CCVC structure, 'sk' cluster.. se Open syllable, CV structure.

Maximize Onsets

Norwegian favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.

Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure

The basic building block of Norwegian syllables.

Consonant Cluster Onsets

Common consonant clusters (like 'sk', 'br', 'tr') are treated as single onsets.

  • The 'r' sound can be alveolar or retroflex depending on dialect.
  • The word is relatively straightforward in terms of syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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