narkotikaproblem
Syllables
nar-ko-ti-ka-pro-blem
Pronunciation
/nɑrˈkɔtɪkaˌprɔblɛm/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
narkotika, problem
The Norwegian word 'narkotikaproblem' (drug problem) is syllabified as nar-ko-ti-ka-pro-blem, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'pro'. It's a compound noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, and its syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A significant issue or difficulty related to the use, abuse, or consequences of drugs.
Drug problem
“Narkotikaproblemet er alvorlig i mange byer.”
“Regjeringen jobber med å løse narkotikaproblemet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pro'. The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian nouns.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. ko — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. ti — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. ka — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. pro — Open syllable, stressed syllable, contains a short vowel.. blem — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences the syllabification process.
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