masseoppsigelse
Syllables
mas-se-op-psi-gel-se
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəˌɔpsɪɡɛlsə/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
masse- + sigelse + opp-
The Norwegian word 'masseoppsigelse' is divided into six syllables: mas-se-op-psi-gel-se. It's a compound noun meaning 'mass dismissal' with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/VC structures. The 'ps' cluster is a valid, though less common, onset.
Definitions
- 1
A mass dismissal; a collective redundancy.
Mass dismissal, collective redundancy
“Bedriften annonserte en masseoppsigelse.”
“Masseoppsigelsen rammet mange ansatte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-sig-'). Norwegian compounds often stress the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. se — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. op — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. psi — Closed syllable, complex onset (ps).. gel — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. se — Open syllable, simple CV structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
CV/VC Structure
Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Vowel-Consonant (VC) structure.
- The 'ps' cluster in 'psi-' is a valid, though relatively uncommon, onset in Norwegian.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters are typical of Norwegian compound words.
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