selvbeherskelse
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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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.
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