selvfornedrelse
Syllables
selv-for-ned-rel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlvfɔrnɛɾˌlɛlsə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
selv + for-ned-ord + -relse
The Norwegian word 'selvfornedrelse' is divided into five syllables: selv-for-ned-rel-se. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('selv'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of prefixes ('selv', 'for', 'ned'), a root ('ord'), and suffixes ('-relse'). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and maintaining the integrity of prefixes and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Self-abasement, self-humiliation, self-degradation.
Self-abasement
“Hans selvfornedrelse var tydelig.”
“Hun viste ingen selvfornedrelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('selv'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. ned — Open syllable, unstressed.. rel — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Prefix/Suffix Integrity
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as single units when dividing syllables.
- The word contains several consonant clusters, which are common in Norwegian and do not significantly alter the syllabification process.
- The prefixes 'for-' and 'ned-' function as a single unit with the root, influencing the syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Norwegian
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.