masseødeleggelse
Syllables
mas-se-øde-legg-else
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəˌœːdəlɛɡːelsə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
masse, øde, legg + else
The word 'masseødeleggelse' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: mas-se-øde-legg-else. Stress falls on the first syllable ('masse'). The word is formed from three morphemes: 'masse', 'øde', and 'leggelse', with the suffix '-else' indicating a noun of action. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Mass destruction; widespread devastation.
Mass destruction
“Masseødeleggelse var resultatet av krigen.”
“Truselen om masseødeleggelse er alltid til stede.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('masse'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. øde — Open syllable, unstressed.. legg — Closed syllable, unstressed.. else — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Stress Placement
Primary stress generally falls on the first syllable of a word or the first element of a compound word.
- The 'ø' vowel is a characteristic feature of Norwegian phonology. The 'dl' cluster is a common and accepted syllable structure in Norwegian.
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