arbeidsnarkomani
Syllables
ar-beids-nar-ko-ma-ni
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrˌbeːɪdsnɑrkoˈmaːni/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
arbeids- + narkomani
The Norwegian word 'arbeidsnarkomani' (workaholism) is divided into six syllables: ar-beids-nar-ko-ma-ni. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun formed from 'arbeids-' (work) and 'narkomani' (addiction). Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A compulsive need to work; workaholism.
Workaholism
“Han lider av arbeidsnarkomani.”
“Arbeidsnarkomani kan føre til utbrenthet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nar'). This is typical for Norwegian nouns and adjectives with multiple syllables.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, onset 'ar'. beids — Closed syllable, onset 'beids'. nar — Open syllable, onset 'nar'. ko — Open syllable, onset 'ko'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'ma', long vowel. ni — Open syllable, onset 'ni
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are retained at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'ar-beids').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may affect perceived syllable boundaries, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
- The word's compound nature doesn't introduce any exceptional syllabification rules.
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