selvbestemmelsesrett
Syllables
selv-bestemm-el-ses-rett
Pronunciation
/sɛlvbɛstɛmːɛlsəsʁɛtː/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
selv + bestemm + else-rett
The Norwegian noun 'selvbestemmelsesrett' (right of self-determination) is syllabified as selv-bestemm-el-ses-rett, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word built from morphemes relating to 'self,' 'determination,' and 'right,' and its syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The right of self-determination.
Right of self-determination
“Folket kjempet for sin selvbestemmelsesrett.”
“FN anerkjenner selvbestemmelsesretten til alle nasjoner.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-sel-'). Secondary stress on the final syllable ('-rett').
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, initial syllable, lightly stressed.. bestemm — Closed syllable, contains the root of the word, moderately stressed.. el — Open syllable, part of the nominalizing suffix.. ses — Closed syllable, contains the genitive marker.. rett — Closed syllable, final syllable, receives secondary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
- The genitive '-s-' can sometimes be considered part of the preceding syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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