sjølbekjenende
Syllables
sjøl-be-kjen-en-de
Pronunciation
/ˈsjøːlbɛkˈjɛnːən̪dɛ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
sjøl- + bekjenn- + -ende
The word 'sjølbekjennende' is divided into five syllables: sjøl-be-kjen-en-de. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is formed from the prefix 'sjøl-', the root 'bekjenn-', and the suffix '-ende'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Self-confessing
Self-confessing
“Han var en sjølbekjennende mann.”
“Hun ga en sjølbekjennende tale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('be'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compounding and suffixation can shift the stress.
Syllables
sjøl — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. be — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. kjen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster with gemination.. en — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- Gemination ('nn' in 'kjen') influences syllable weight.
- The 'j' acting as a semivowel.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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