sjølforherligelse
Syllables
sjøl-for-her-li-gel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈʂøːlˌfɔrˌhæːɾlɪˌɡɛlsə/
Stress
101010
Morphemes
sjøl + herlig + else
The word 'sjølforherligelse' is divided into six syllables: sjøl-for-her-li-gel-se. It consists of the prefix 'sjøl-', the root 'herlig', and the suffix '-else'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
Self-glorification, boastfulness, vanity.
Self-glorification
“Hans sjølforherligelse var irriterende.”
“Hun viste ingen tegn til sjølforherligelse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('sjøl'). Secondary stress is present on 'her' and 'gel', but the primary stress is most prominent.
Syllables
sjøl — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'sj', stressed vowel.. for — Open syllable, simple onset and coda.. her — Open syllable, stressed vowel, 'r' is a rhotic consonant.. li — Open syllable, short vowel.. gel — Open syllable, vowel followed by 'l' consonant.. se — Open syllable, schwa vowel, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., *for*, *her*).
Vowel Centering
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The 'sj' digraph functions as a single onset.
- The velarization of 'l' doesn't affect syllable division but influences pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction may occur.
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