massearrestasjon
Syllables
mas-se-ar-res-ta-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəˌɑrːɛstɑʃɔn/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
masse + arrest + asjon
The word 'massearrestasjon' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: mas-se-ar-res-ta-sjon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of a German/Dutch prefix 'masse', a French root 'arrest', and a French suffix '-asjon'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A large-scale arrest, often involving many people simultaneously.
Mass arrest
“Politiet gjennomførte ei massearrestasjon etter demonstrasjonen.”
“Massearrestasjonen førte til store protester.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-sjo-'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, containing a single vowel and a consonant. The vowel is long.. se — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a consonant. The 's' is part of the following syllable's onset.. ar — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a rhotic consonant. The vowel is long.. res — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. The 'rs' cluster forms the onset of the next syllable.. ta — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. sjon — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. The 'sj' cluster functions as a single phoneme.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'rs' in 'arres').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a diphthong or a complex vowel.
- The 'rs' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- Nynorsk generally favors more conservative pronunciations, potentially affecting vowel qualities.
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