selvoppfyllende
Syllables
selv-opp-fyl-len-de
Pronunciation
/sɛlvɔpːˈfʏlːən̪dɛ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
selv- + fyll- + -ende
The word 'selvoppfyllende' is divided into five syllables: selv-opp-fyl-len-de. It's a compound adjective formed from the morphemes 'selv-', 'opp-', 'fyll-', and '-ende'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('fyl-'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
Describes something that causes its own prediction to come true.
Self-fulfilling
“En selvoppfyllende profeti.”
“Dette er en selvoppfyllende sirkel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fyl-'), following the general Norwegian penultimate stress rule for compound words.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, onset cluster 'slv'. opp — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'pp'. fyl — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'll', stressed syllable. len — Open syllable. de — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable if possible (e.g., 'selv-').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel (the nucleus).
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within the syllable, affecting syllable weight.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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