masseundersøkelse
Syllables
mas-se-un-der-søk-el-se
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəˌʊnːdərˌsøːkəlʃə/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
masse- + søk- + -else
The word 'masseundersøkelse' is divided into seven syllables: mas-se-un-der-søk-el-se. The primary stress falls on 'søk'. It's a noun formed from the root 'søk' with the prefixes 'masse-' and 'under-' and the suffix '-else'. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A large-scale investigation or survey.
Mass investigation, large-scale survey
“Ei stor masseundersøkelse vart gjennomført.”
“Resultata frå masseundersøkelsen er klare.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('søk'). Stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk words of this length.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial syllable.. se — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Follows a consonant cluster.. un — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel. Begins a prefix.. der — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Follows a consonant.. søk — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. el — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Part of the suffix.. se — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'under-').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring that consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel (e.g., 'mas-se').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'undersøkelse' is a common feature and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon in Nynorsk, but doesn't alter the syllable division.
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