selvbekreftelse
Syllables
selv-bek-reft-el-se
Pronunciation
/sɛlvbɛkˈrɛftɛlsə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
selv + bekreft + else
The word 'selvbekreftelse' is a compound noun syllabified as selv-bek-reft-el-se, with stress on the second syllable ('bek'). It consists of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'bekreft-', and the suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
The act of affirming oneself; self-affirmation.
Self-affirmation
“Hun praktiserer daglig selvbekreftelse.”
“Selvbekreftelse er viktig for mental helse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bek'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but in compounds, the stress often shifts to the second element.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, containing the prefix.. bek — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing the root's beginning.. reft — Closed syllable, containing the root's middle.. el — Open syllable, containing part of the suffix.. se — Open syllable, containing the end of the suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen with the 'ft' cluster.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonant clusters must follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The 'v' sound can sometimes be realized as a labiodental approximant [ʋ] in certain dialects, but this doesn't affect the syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they do not alter the syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.