narkotikahandel
Syllables
nar-ko-ti-ka-han-del
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑrkoˌtikaˌhɑndəl/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
narko- + tika- + handel
The word 'narkotikahandel' is divided into six syllables: nar-ko-ti-ka-han-del. It's a noun meaning 'drug trafficking' and is composed of Greek and Old Norse roots. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Illegal trade and distribution of narcotics.
Drug trafficking
“Politiet etterforsker narkotikahandel i byen.”
“Han ble dømt for narkotikahandel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('nar'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk, with a tendency to stress the first syllable or the penult.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, onset with a single consonant, nucleus with an open vowel.. ko — Open syllable, onset with a single consonant, nucleus with an open vowel.. ti — Open syllable, onset with a single consonant, nucleus with an open vowel.. ka — Open syllable, onset with a single consonant, nucleus with an open vowel.. han — Open syllable, onset with a single consonant, nucleus with an open vowel.. del — Closed syllable, onset with a single consonant, nucleus with a vowel, and a coda.
Word Parts
narko-
Derived from Greek *narkōtikos* (numbing, relating to drugs). Specifies the type of trade.
tika-
Derived from Greek *tikē* (chance, accident, or in this context, relating to drugs). Core meaning related to drugs.
handel
From Old Norse *handel* (trade, commerce). Denotes the act of trading.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The 'kt' cluster is treated as part of the onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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