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sjølbeherskelse

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

5 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “sjølbeherskelse” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
5syllables

sjølbeherskelse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sjøl-be-her-skel-se

Pronunciation

/ˈʂœlbeˌhɛɾʂɛlse/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

sjøl + beherske + else

The word 'sjølbeherskelse' is divided into five syllables: sjøl-be-her-skel-se. Stress falls on the first syllable. The morphemes are 'sjøl-' (self), 'beherske' (to control), and '-else' (state of being). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Self-control; composure; restraint.

    Self-control

    “Hun viste stor *sjølbeherskelse* i den vanskelige situasjonen.”

    “Det krever *sjølbeherskelse* å holde seg rolig.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable (*sjøl*). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the first syllable of a word.

Syllables

5
sjøl/ʂœl/
be/be/
her/hɛɾ/
skel/ʂɛl/
se/se/

sjøl — Open syllable, stressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. her — Closed syllable, unstressed.. skel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.

Maximize Onset Principle

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.

Vowel Sound Principle

Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are generally not left alone at the end of a syllable unless they form a natural coda.

  • The 'j' in 'sjøl' functions as part of the vowel sound. The word's length and consonant clusters require careful application of the onset maximization principle.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025
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