rusmiddelbelasta
Syllables
ru-smid-del-be-las-ta
Pronunciation
/rʊsˈmɪdːəl.bɛ.lɑ.stɑ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
rusmiddel + belasta
rusmiddelbelasta is a Norwegian adjective meaning 'drug-affected'. It's divided into syllables as ru-smid-del-be-las-ta, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of the root 'rusmiddel' (drug) and the suffix '-belasta' (burdened).
Definitions
- 1
Affected by or burdened with drug use or substance abuse.
Drug-affected, substance-abuse-burdened
“En rusmiddelbelasta ungdom”
“Han er en rusmiddelbelasta person”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ru'). Norwegian stress is generally weak, but the first syllable of compound words receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
ru — Open syllable, stressed.. smid — Closed syllable, unstressed.. del — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. las — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Onset-Rime Structure
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Compound Word Syllabification
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- The word is a relatively modern compound, and its syllabification is based on established principles applied to such formations. Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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