massekommunikasjonsmiddel
Syllables
mas-se-kom-mu-ni-ka-sjons-mid-del
Pronunciation
/masːəˌkɔmːʉniˈkaːsjonsˌmɪdːəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
masse + kommunikasjons + middel
The word 'massekommunikasjonsmiddel' is divided into nine syllables based on vowel peaks and onset maximization. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun formed from French and Old Norse roots, meaning 'mass communication medium'.
Definitions
- 1
A means or medium used for mass communication.
Mass communication medium
“Radio er et viktig massekommunikasjonsmiddel.”
“Internett har revolusjonert massekommunikasjonsmiddelet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sjons' in 'kommunikasjons'). Norwegian stress is generally predictable, falling on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, stressed (weakly).. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. kom — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mu — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. ka — Open syllable, unstressed.. sjons — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. mid — Closed syllable, unstressed.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the syllable if possible.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Norwegian words.
- Double consonants are treated as part of the same syllable.
- The 'sj' consonant cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the phonetic realization, but not the syllable division.
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