sjølbeherskelse
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
- 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
sjøl — Open syllable, stressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. her — Closed syllable, unstressed.. skel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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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.
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