Words with Prefix “tom-” in Norwegian

The word 'tomflaskeautomat' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'empty bottle machine'. It is syllabified as tom-flas-ke-au-mat, with primary stress on the second syllable ('flas'). The word is composed of the prefix 'tom' (empty), the root 'flaske' (bottle), and the root 'automat' (machine). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.

The word 'tomgangskjøring' is a compound noun meaning 'idling'. It is divided into four syllables: tom-gang-skjø-ring, with primary stress on 'gang'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements, and is based on the morphemic structure of the word.