Hyphenation ofmasseundersøking
Syllable Division:
mas-se-un-der-søk-ing
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈmɑsːəˌʊnːdərˌsøːkiŋ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mas'). Secondary stress is present on the fifth syllable ('søk').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing the onset /m/ and the vowel /ɑs/. Stressed.
Open syllable, containing the onset /s/ and the vowel /ə/. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing the onset /ʊ/ and the vowel /n/. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing the onset /d/ and the vowel /ər/. Unstressed.
Closed syllable, containing the onset /s/ and the vowel /øːk/. Stressed.
Closed syllable, containing the onset /ɪ/ and the vowel /ŋ/. Unstressed.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: masse-
From Norwegian 'masse' meaning 'mass, large amount'. Germanic origin. Intensifier.
Root: søking
From Norwegian 'søke' meaning 'to search, to investigate'. Proto-Germanic origin. Core meaning.
Suffix: -ing
Nominalizing suffix. Germanic origin. Creates a noun from a verb.
A large-scale investigation or survey.
Translation: Mass investigation, large-scale survey
Examples:
"Ei stor masseundersøking vart gjennomført."
"Resultata frå masseundersøkinga var overraskande."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar structure with a compound and a nominalizing suffix.
Longer compound, but similar principles of maximizing onsets.
Demonstrates the tendency to keep consonant clusters together in the onset.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant clusters in the onset position whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'rs' cluster in 'undersøking' is generally pronounced with both consonants, although simplification can occur in colloquial speech.
Vowel qualities can vary slightly depending on dialect.
Summary:
The word 'masseundersøking' is divided into six syllables: mas-se-un-der-søk-ing. It's a compound noun formed from 'masse', 'under', and 'søking' with the nominalizing suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mas'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "masseundersøking" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "masseundersøking" presents a challenge due to its compound structure and the presence of several consonant clusters. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a relatively conservative realization of consonant clusters, but vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- masse-: Prefix, from Norwegian "masse" meaning "mass, large amount". Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Intensifier, indicating a large-scale investigation.
- under-: Prefix, from Norwegian "under" meaning "under, below". Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Indicates a thorough or detailed investigation.
- søking: Root, from Norwegian "søke" meaning "to search, to investigate". Origin: Proto-Germanic. Morphological function: Core meaning of the word.
- -ing: Suffix, nominalizing suffix, turning the verb "søke" into a noun. Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Creates a noun denoting the act of searching/investigating.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "un-der-søk-ing". This is typical for Nynorsk compound words, with stress generally falling on the second element.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈmɑsːəˌʊnːdərˌsøːkiŋ/
6. Edge Case Review:
The "rs" cluster in "undersøking" can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but the standard pronunciation retains both consonants. The vowel qualities can vary slightly depending on dialect.
7. Grammatical Role:
"masseundersøking" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A large-scale investigation or survey.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Translation: Mass investigation, large-scale survey
- Synonyms: storskala undersøking, omfattande undersøking
- Antonyms: liten undersøking, avgrensa undersøking
- Examples:
- "Ei stor masseundersøking vart gjennomført." (A large mass investigation was carried out.)
- "Resultata frå masseundersøkinga var overraskande." (The results from the mass investigation were surprising.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- vektlegging: /ˌvɛkˈtlɛɡːɪŋ/ (emphasis) - Syllable division: vek-tlegg-ing. Similar structure with a compound and a nominalizing suffix.
- årsakssammenheng: /ˈɔːʂɑksˌsɑmːənˌhɛŋ/ (causal connection) - Syllable division: år-sak-sam-men-heng. Longer compound, but similar principles of maximizing onsets.
- problemstilling: /prɔˈblɛmˌstɪlːɪŋ/ (problem statement) - Syllable division: pro-blem-stil-ling. Demonstrates the tendency to keep consonant clusters together in the onset.
These comparisons show a consistent application of Nynorsk syllabification rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The length of the compound doesn't fundamentally alter the process.
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