narkotikarazzia
Syllables
nar-ko-ti-ka-raz-zia
Pronunciation
/nɑrˈkɔtɪkaˈrɑsːɪa/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
narko- + tika- + -razzia
Narkotikarazzia is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'drug raid'. It's syllabified as nar-ko-ti-ka-raz-zia, with stress on 'raz'. The word's structure includes a Greek/Norwegian prefix, a Norwegian root, and an Italian/Arabic suffix. The 'rz' cluster is a notable exception to typical Norwegian syllable patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A police raid targeting illegal drugs.
Drug raid
“Politiet gjennomførte en narkotikarazzia i helgen.”
“Flere personer ble arrestert under narkotikarazziaen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('raz'). The stress pattern is typical for Norwegian compound nouns.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. ko — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. ti — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. ka — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. raz — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'rz' as the onset.. zia — Open syllable, simple CV structure.
Word Parts
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CV Syllable Structure
Norwegian favors open syllables (Consonant-Vowel). Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Onsets
Consonant clusters are allowed at the beginning of syllables.
- The 'rz' cluster is an exception to typical Norwegian syllable structure due to its rarity and borrowed origin.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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