selvrettferdighet
Syllables
selv-rett-fer-dig-het
Pronunciation
/sɛlvˈrɛtːfɛrdiɡheɪt/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
selv + rett + ferdighet
The word 'selvrettferdighet' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'self-righteousness'. It is divided into five syllables: selv-rett-fer-dig-het, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('dig'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'rett-', and the suffix '-ferdighet'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of having or showing a belief in one's own moral superiority.
Self-righteousness
“Hun viste en klar selvrettferdighet.”
“Hans selvrettferdighet var irriterende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('dig'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian nouns with this length and structure.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the prefix 'selv-'. rett — Closed syllable, containing the root 'rett-'. Geminate consonant.. fer — Open syllable, part of the suffix '-ferdig-'. dig — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, part of the suffix '-ferdig-'. het — Open syllable, containing the suffix '-het'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a stronger syllable onset.
Avoid Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Where possible, consonant clusters are broken to avoid ending a syllable with multiple consonants.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may lead to slight differences in syllable division, particularly with geminate consonants.
- The geminate consonant /tː/ in 'rett' influences the syllable weight and stress pattern.
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