massearrestasjon
Syllables
mas-se-ar-res-ta-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəˌɑrːɛstɑʃɔn/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
masse + arrest + asjon
The word 'massearrestasjon' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into six syllables: mas-se-ar-res-ta-sjon. It is stressed on the first syllable ('masse') and consists of a prefix ('masse'), a root ('arrest'), and a suffix ('asjon'). Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A large-scale arrest of many people, often in connection with a specific event or operation.
Mass arrest
“Politiet gjennomførte en massearrestasjon etter demonstrasjonen.”
“Massearrestasjonen førte til store protester.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('masse'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, stressed, contains a long vowel.. se — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a schwa.. ar — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a long vowel and 'r'.. res — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a short vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains a vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Sounds within a syllable are arranged according to their sonority, decreasing from the beginning to the end.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation and 'r' realization may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
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