narkotikaavdeling
Syllables
nar-ko-ti-ka-av-de-ling
Pronunciation
/nɑrˈkɔtɪkaˌɑvˈdɛlɪŋ/
Stress
1000010
Morphemes
av + narkotika + deling
The word 'narkotikaavdeling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables based on onset maximization and vowel peak principles. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'narkotika', with secondary stress on 'de'. The word consists of the morphemes 'narkotika' (root), 'av' (prefix), and 'deling' (root).
Definitions
- 1
A department or section dealing with narcotics (illegal drugs).
Narcotics department
“Han jobber på narkotikaavdelinga.”
“Politiet ransaket narkotikaavdelinga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'narkotika' (nar-), secondary stress on 'de-'. Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, stressed.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. ka — Open syllable, unstressed.. av — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, secondary stress.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- The spelling 'avdeling' and 'avdelning' are both acceptable in Nynorsk, but do not affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not alter syllable division.
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