selvutslettelse
Syllables
selv-ut-slett-el-se
Pronunciation
/sɛlvˈutsˌlɛtːˌelsə/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
selv + slett + else
The word 'selvutslettelse' is divided into five syllables: selv-ut-slett-el-se. The primary stress falls on 'ut'. It's a complex noun formed from the prefix 'selv-', root 'slett-', and suffixes '-else' and '-se'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
Self-annihilation; the act of destroying oneself.
Self-annihilation
“Hans handlinger var et tegn på selvutslettelse.”
“Hun fryktet selvutslettelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'ut'. Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but the length and prominence of 'ut' override this rule.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, unstressed.. ut — Open syllable, primary stressed.. slett — Closed syllable, unstressed, geminate consonant.. el — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a geminate consonant.
- The geminate consonant /tt/ in *slett-* influences syllable weight.
- The suffix *-else* can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel /ə/.
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