selvforherligende
Syllables
selv-for-her-li-gen-de
Pronunciation
/sɛlvfɔrˈhæːrlɪɡən̪de/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
selv + herlig + ende
The word 'selvforherligende' is divided into six syllables: selv-for-her-li-gen-de. The primary stress falls on 'her'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'herlig-', and the suffix '-ende'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('her').
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. her — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. gen — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables are often formed around vowel-consonant sequences.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
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