selvutslettende
The word 'selvutslettende' is divided into five syllables: selv-ut-slett-en-de. It consists of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'slett-', and the suffix '-ende'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ut'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
Tending to destroy oneself.
Self-destructive
“Hans selvutslettende oppførsel bekymret alle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ut'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and suffixation can shift the stress.
Syllables
selv — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant. Unstressed.. ut — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. slett — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant. Unstressed.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a dental consonant. Unstressed.. de — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'slett'.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of its own syllable, leading to the separation of 'selv', 'ut', 'slett', 'en', and 'de'.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable, influencing the placement of consonants in the onset and coda.
- The double 't' in 'slettende' can sometimes be reduced in rapid speech, but the full form is standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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