narkotikamisbruk
Syllables
nar-ko-ti-ka-mis-bruk
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑrkoˌtikaˌmisbruk/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
narko- + tika- + mis-bruk
The word 'narkotikamisbruk' is divided into six syllables: nar-ko-ti-ka-mis-bruk. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ko'). It's a compound noun derived from Greek and Norwegian morphemes, meaning 'drug abuse'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and open syllable preference rules.
Definitions
- 1
The improper or harmful use of narcotics.
Drug abuse
“Narkotikamisbruk er eit stort problem i mange samfunn.”
“Han fekk hjelp for å overvinne sitt narkotikamisbruk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ko'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'ɑr'. Unstressed.. ko — Open syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'o'. Primary stressed syllable.. ti — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'i'. Unstressed.. ka — Open syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'ɑ'. Unstressed.. mis — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'i'. Unstressed.. bruk — Closed syllable, onset 'br', vowel 'u', coda 'k'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
narko-
Derived from Greek *narkōtikos* (numbing, relating to drugs). Indicates the presence of narcotics.
tika-
Derived from Greek *tikos* (relating to chance, or in this context, relating to the effect of narcotics). Core meaning relating to drugs.
mis-bruk
Native Norwegian. 'mis-' meaning 'bad' or 'wrong', 'bruk' meaning 'use'. Indicates improper or harmful use.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (like 'br' in 'bruk') are maintained within syllables as onsets.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC) when possible, influencing the division.
- The 'kt' cluster does not pose a significant challenge to syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllable structure.
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