arbeidsnarkoman
Syllables
ar-be-ids-nar-ko-man
Pronunciation
/ɑrˈbeːɪ̯dsnɑrkoˈmɑn/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
arbeids- + narkoman
The word 'arbeidsnarkoman' is a compound noun meaning 'workaholic'. It is divided into six syllables: ar-be-ids-nar-ko-man. The primary stress is on 'nar-', and the word follows Norwegian phonotactic rules for syllable division, maximizing onsets where possible.
Definitions
- 1
A person addicted to work; a workaholic.
Workaholic
“Han er en arbeidsnarkoman og jobber dag og natt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of *narkoman* (*nar-*). Secondary stress is present on *be* in *arbeids-*.
Syllables
ar- — Open syllable. Initial consonant followed by a vowel.. be- — Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant and another vowel.. ids- — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. nar- — Open syllable. Consonant followed by a vowel. Primary stress.. ko- — Open syllable. Consonant followed by a vowel.. man — Open syllable. Consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onset
Attempt to create syllables with maximal onsets, respecting Norwegian phonotactics.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains a vowel.
Compound Boundary Rule
Syllable boundaries are permitted at compound boundaries, even with consonant clusters.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration.
- Syllable division at the *arbeids-*/*narkoman* boundary is crucial.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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