selvbekjennelse
The word 'selvbekjennelse' is divided into five syllables: selv-bekj-enn-el-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('bekjenn'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'bekjenn-', and the suffix '-else'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures.
Definitions
- 1
The act of admitting wrongdoing or revealing something secret.
Self-confession
“Han ga en detaljert selvbekjennelse til politiet.”
“Selvbekjennelsen hans var avgjørende for saken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bekjenn').
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, CV structure.. bekj — Closed syllable, CVC structure with 'kj' onset cluster.. enn — Closed syllable, CVC structure with geminate 'nn' consonant.. el — Open syllable, CV structure.. se — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
CV/CVC Structure
Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure.
- The 'kj' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian and is treated as a single onset.
- Geminate consonants (like 'nn') influence syllable weight and duration.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are possible but do not affect syllable division.
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