massearbeidsløshet
Syllables
mas-se-ar-bei-ds-løs-het
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəˌɑrbeɪ̯dsˌløːʃeɪ̯t/
Stress
1000010
Morphemes
masse + arbeid + -s-løs-het
The word 'massearbeidsløshet' is divided into seven syllables based on Norwegian phonological rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peaks. It's a compound noun meaning 'mass unemployment', with stress on the penultimate syllable 'løs'. The morphemic analysis reveals a prefix, root, and suffix contributing to its meaning.
Definitions
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Mass unemployment
Mass unemployment
“Regjeringen forsøker å bekjempe massearbeidsløshet.”
“Massearbeidsløshet er et stort samfunnsproblem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'løs'.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. ar — Open syllable, unstressed.. bei — Open syllable, unstressed.. ds — Closed syllable, unstressed.. løs — Closed syllable, stressed.. het — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The 'ss' cluster in 'masse' is treated as a single unit.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables does not affect syllable division.
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