masseutmeldelse
Syllables
mas-se-ut-meld-el-se
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəʊ̯tˌmɛldəlsə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
masse- + meld- + -else
The word 'masseutmeldelse' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'mass resignation'. It is divided into six syllables: mas-se-ut-meld-el-se, with primary stress on 'meld-'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables (CV) and avoiding complex coda clusters. It's a compound word built from morphemes of French, Proto-Germanic, and Old Norse origin.
Definitions
- 1
A large-scale resignation of members from an organization.
Mass resignation
“Etter uenigheten om lønn, truet fagforeningen med masseutmeldelse.”
ant:innmelding
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'meld-'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. meld — Open syllable, primary stress.. el — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian syllabification favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Avoidance of Coda Clusters
Consonant clusters are avoided at syllable boundaries where possible, though permissible in certain codas.
- The 'ut-' prefix can sometimes elide in rapid speech, but remains a separate syllable for formal syllabification.
- Geminate consonants like 'ss' are common and don't affect syllabification rules.
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