heroinomsetning
Syllables
he-roi-no-m-set-ning
Pronunciation
/hæˈɾuːɪnʊmˌsɛtnɪŋ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
heroino- + -om- + -setning
The word 'heroinomsetning' is divided into six syllables: he-roi-no-m-set-ning, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a noun formed from a prefix (heroino-), root (-om-), and suffix (-setning). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with a minor exception of a syllabic 'm'.
Definitions
- 1
The trafficking, turnover, or sale of heroin.
Heroin trafficking, heroin turnover
“Politet etterforsker stor heroinomsetning i byen.”
“Han ble dømt for heroinomsetning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('he'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of words.
Syllables
he — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'e'. roi — Closed syllable, onset 'ɾ', rime 'uːɪ'. no — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'uː'. m — Syllabic consonant, functioning as a syllable nucleus. set — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'et'. ning — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɪŋ'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are formed by maximizing onsets (initial consonants) and rimes (vowel and following consonants).
Syllabic Consonant
A single consonant between vowels can function as a syllable nucleus.
- The syllabic 'm' is a relatively uncommon syllable structure but permissible in Norwegian.
- Dialectal variations may affect vowel qualities but do not alter the core syllable division.
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