massesuggestion
Syllables
mas-se-sug-ges-ti-on
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəˌsʊɡɡɛsˈtɔn/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
masse- + suggest- + -ion
The word 'massesuggestion' is divided into six syllables: mas-se-sug-ges-ti-on. The stress falls on the first syllable ('mas-'). It's a loanword with a French prefix, Latin root, and suffix, and its syllabification reflects Norwegian adaptation of loanword phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A widespread belief or idea, often irrational or unfounded, that is spread rapidly through a group of people.
Mass suggestion
“Frykten for terror spredte seg som en massesuggestion.”
“Han mente at mange av konspirasjonsteoriene var basert på massesuggestion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mas-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. sug — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ges — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. on — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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