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tobakksforbruk

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

tobakksforbruk

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

to-bakks-for-bruk

Pronunciation

/tuˈbɑksfɔrbruk/

Stress

0010

Morphemes

for- + tobakk + -s

The word 'tobakksforbruk' is divided into four syllables: to-bakks-for-bruk. Stress falls on 'for'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing vowel-based division and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is a noun meaning 'tobacco consumption'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Consumption of tobacco

    Tobacco consumption

    “Tobakksforbruk er en stor helserisiko.”

    “Regjeringen ønsker å redusere tobakksforbruket.”

    syn:tobakksrøyking
    ant:tobakksavhold

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word, but prefixes can shift the stress.

Syllables

4
to/tu/
bakks/bɑks/
for/fɔr/
bruk/bruk/

to — Open syllable, unstressed.. bakks — Closed syllable with geminate consonant, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, primary stressed.. bruk — Closed syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

for-

Old Norse origin, indicates 'consumption of'

root

tobakk

Dutch origin, meaning 'tobacco'

suf

-s

Germanic origin, genitive marker connecting to 'bruk'

Similar Words

bok­han­delda­ta­ma­skinar­beids­liv

Vowel-Based Division

Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.

Consonant Cluster Maintenance

Consonant clusters, especially geminate consonants, are generally maintained within a syllable.

  • The geminate 'kk' in 'tobakks' could potentially be divided by some speakers, but maintaining it is more standard.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/20/2025

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