narkotikasmugling
Syllables
nar-ko-ti-ka-smug-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑrkoˌtikaˌsmʉːɡliŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
narko- + tika- + -smugling
The word 'narkotikasmugling' is divided into six syllables: nar-ko-ti-ka-smug-ling. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ko'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix and root, and a Norwegian suffix. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of illegally importing or exporting narcotics.
Drug smuggling
“Han ble arrestert for narkotikasmugling.”
“Politiet etterforsker en sak om narkotikasmugling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ko'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root or the syllable immediately preceding a suffix.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ko — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. ka — Open syllable.. smug — Closed syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to morphological boundaries.
- The 'g' at the end of the word is a common feature of Nynorsk and doesn't affect the syllabification.
- The consonant cluster 'sm' is common and doesn't pose a challenge.
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