masterutdannelse
The word 'masterutdannelse' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: mas-ter-ut-dan-nel-se. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mas'). It's composed of the borrowed element 'master', the prefix 'ut-', and the root 'dannelse'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.
Definitions
- 1
A program of study at the master's level, leading to a master's degree.
Master's degree program
“Hun studerer på et masterutdannelse i psykologi.”
“Jeg fullførte min masterutdannelse i fjor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('mas'). Secondary stress is possible on 'ter' but is often reduced.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, stressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. dan — Open syllable, unstressed.. nel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- The word is a relatively recent borrowing and compounding, so some speakers might exhibit slight variations in pronunciation or stress.
- Regional dialects might exhibit slight vowel variations or reduced consonant clusters.
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