narkotikapenger
Syllables
nar-ko-ti-ka-pen-ger
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑrˌkɔtɪkaˌpɛŋɡər/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
narkotika + penger
The word 'narkotikapenger' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: nar-ko-ti-ka-pen-ger. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's composed of the roots 'narkotika' (drugs) and 'penger' (money). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
Money obtained from illegal drug trafficking.
Drug money
“Politiet beslagla store mengder narkotikapenger.”
“Han ble dømt for å hvitvaske narkotikapenger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('nar') of 'narkotika'. Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but the first syllable of a compound is typically more prominent.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, stressed.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. ka — Open syllable, unstressed.. pen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ger — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'nar-' in 'narkotika').
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided between the constituent words of a compound.
- Regional variation in the form 'pengar' vs. 'penger'.
- The potential for grouping 'ti' and 'ka' into a single syllable, though the current division is more common.
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