menneskesmugler
The word 'menneskesmugler' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: men-nes-ke-smug-ler. Stress falls on the first and fourth syllables. It's formed by combining the roots 'menneske' (human) and 'smugler' (smuggler). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.
Definitions
- 1
A person who illegally transports people across borders.
Human smuggler
“Politiet arresterte en menneskesmugler ved grensen.”
“Menneskesmuglere utnytter desperate mennesker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('men') and the fourth syllable ('smug').
Syllables
men — Open syllable, stressed.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ke — Open syllable, unstressed.. smug — Closed syllable, stressed.. ler — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are generally divided at the boundaries of the compound elements.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect the core syllabification.
- The double consonant 'nn' in 'menneske' is typical and doesn't affect syllabification.
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