massearbeidsledighet
Syllables
mas-se-ar-bei-ds-le-di-ghet
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəˌɑrbeɪ̯dsleːdiɡheɪt/
Stress
10000000
Morphemes
masse + arbeids-ledig + -het
The Norwegian word 'massearbeidsledighet' (mass unemployment) is divided into eight syllables: mas-se-ar-bei-ds-le-di-ghet. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from 'masse' (mass), 'arbeid' (work), 'ledig' (unemployed), and the nominalizing suffix '-het'. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A large-scale situation of unemployment.
mass unemployment
“Regjeringen sliter med å redusere massearbeidsledigheten.”
“Massearbeidsledigheten førte til sosiale problemer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('se' in 'mas-se'). Norwegian stress is generally on the first syllable, but can shift in longer compounds.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, stressed.. ar — Open syllable, unstressed.. bei — Diphthong, unstressed.. ds — Closed syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. ghet — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters, but the proposed division adheres to established principles.
- The word's length and compounding influence stress placement.
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