selvbestemmelse
The word 'selvbestemmelse' is divided into five syllables: selv-best-em-mel-se. The primary stress falls on 'bestem'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'selv-', the root 'bestem-', and the suffix '-melse'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
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The right or capacity for self-determination; autonomy.
Self-determination
“Folket kjempet for sin selvbestemmelse.”
“Selvbestemmelse er en grunnleggende menneskerettighet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bestem'). This is typical for Norwegian nouns of this length.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. best — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. em — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. mel — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. se — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not typically affect syllable division.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common.
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