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selvforsørgelse

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
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4syllables

selvforsørgelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

selv-for-sør-gelse

Pronunciation

/sɛlvfɔʂˈøɾɡɛlsə/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

selv + forsørg + else

The word 'selvforsørgelse' is divided into four syllables: selv-for-sør-gelse. Stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'selv-', root 'forsørg-', and suffix '-else', meaning self-sufficiency. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The state of being able to provide for one's own needs without relying on others.

    Self-sufficiency

    Hun streber etter selvforsørgelse.

    Selvforsørgelse er et viktig mål for mange.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but suffixes can shift the stress.

Syllables

4
selv/sɛlv/
for/fɔɾ/
sør/ʂøɾ/
gelse/ɡɛlsə/

selv Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. for Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. sør Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. gelse Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.

Maximize Onsets

Prioritize placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.

Avoid Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters

Break up consonant clusters to avoid ending a syllable with multiple consonants.

Vowel as Syllable Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

  • The 'r' sound in Norwegian is often retroflex.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in syllable timing.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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