masseundersøking
Syllables
mas-se-un-der-søk-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəˌʊnːdərˌsøːkiŋ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
masse- + søking + -ing
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.
Definitions
- 1
A large-scale investigation or survey.
Mass investigation, large-scale survey
“Ei stor masseundersøking vart gjennomført.”
“Resultata frå masseundersøkinga var overraskande.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mas'). Secondary stress is present on the fifth syllable ('søk').
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, containing the onset /m/ and the vowel /ɑs/. Stressed.. se — Open syllable, containing the onset /s/ and the vowel /ə/. Unstressed.. un — Open syllable, containing the onset /ʊ/ and the vowel /n/. Unstressed.. der — Open syllable, containing the onset /d/ and the vowel /ər/. Unstressed.. søk — Closed syllable, containing the onset /s/ and the vowel /øːk/. Stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, containing the onset /ɪ/ and the vowel /ŋ/. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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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.
- 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.
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