masseoppsigelse
Syllables
mas-se-op-psi-gel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəˌɔpsɪɡɛlsə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
masse- + sig- + -else
The word 'masseoppsigelse' is divided into six syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It is a compound noun with a prefix ('masse-'), root ('sig-'), and suffix ('-else'), with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'ps' cluster is a notable feature, and vowel reduction occurs in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A large-scale dismissal or termination of employment.
Mass layoff, mass dismissal
“Selskapet kunngjorde en masseoppsigelse på grunn av økonomiske vanskeligheter.”
“Masseoppsigelsen rammet mange ansatte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('op'). The first syllable ('mas') has a secondary stress due to its length.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. The 's' is part of the onset.. se — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. The 's' is part of the onset.. op — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. psi — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant. The 'ps' cluster is permissible but less common.. gel — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. se — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. The 's' is part of the onset.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences or other constraints.
- The 'ps' cluster is relatively uncommon but permissible in Nynorsk.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common, affecting the pronunciation of 'se' in 'masse' and 'else'.
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