narkotikaselger
Syllables
nar-ko-ti-ka-sel-ger
Pronunciation
/ˈnɑːrkɔtɪkaˌsɛlɡər/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
narkotika/selg + -er
The word 'narkotikaselger' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: nar-ko-ti-ka-sel-ger. Primary stress falls on 'ka'. It consists of the root 'narkotika' and 'selg' with the agent suffix '-er'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
A person who sells narcotics or illegal drugs.
Drug dealer
“Politiet arresterte narkotikaselgeren.”
“Han ble dømt som narkotikaselger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'narkotika' ('ka'). Secondary stress on 'sel'.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel nucleus /ɑː/. ko — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel nucleus /ɔ/. ti — Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel nucleus /ɪ/. ka — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel nucleus /a/, primary stress. sel — Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel nucleus /ɛ/, secondary stress. ger — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɡ/, vowel nucleus /ə/
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning of a syllable).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided between the constituent words of the compound.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and syllable division follows the rules for compound words in Norwegian.
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