masseutvandring
Syllables
mas-se-ut-vand-ring
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑsːəʊ̯tˌvɑnːdrɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
masse- + vand- + -ring
The word 'masseutvandring' is divided into five syllables based on Norwegian phonological rules, prioritizing open syllables and CV structures. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'vand'. It's a compound noun formed from French and native Norwegian morphemes, meaning 'mass emigration'.
Definitions
- 1
Mass emigration; a large-scale movement of people away from a particular country or region.
Mass emigration
“Den store hungersnøden førte til masseutvandring fra Irland.”
“Masseutvandring fra Øst-Europa har preget Norge de siste årene.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'vand'.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, initial syllable of the compound.. se — Open syllable, following the first morpheme.. ut — Open syllable, a prefix.. vand — Open syllable, the root of the word, stressed.. ring — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and the noun-forming suffix.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Norwegian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
CV Structure
Simple consonant-vowel (CV) structures naturally form syllables.
Consonant Cluster Closure
Consonant clusters can close syllables, as seen in 'ring'.
- Flexibility in compound word syllabification exists, but the provided division is the most common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not alter syllable division.
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