smuglervirksomhet
Syllables
smug-ler-virk-som-het
Pronunciation
/ˈsmʉɡlərˌvirksomheːt/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
smugler + virksomhet
The word *smuglervirksomhet* is divided into five syllables: smug-ler-virk-som-het. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and closing syllables with consonants. The word is a noun derived from Dutch and Old Norse roots, meaning 'smuggling activity'.
Definitions
- 1
Smuggling activity; the practice of illegally importing or exporting goods.
Smuggling activity
“Politiet etterforsker smuglervirksomhet langs grensen.”
“Han ble arrestert for smuglervirksomhet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (*virksom*).
Syllables
smug — Open syllable, onset cluster.. ler — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. virk — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. som — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. het — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability allows.
Closed Syllables
Vowel followed by consonant(s) forms a closed syllable.
Open Syllables
Consonant followed by vowel forms an open syllable.
- The 'g' in *smugler-* can be pronounced as [ɣ] in Eastern Norwegian dialects, but this doesn't affect syllable division.
- Norwegian allows for some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters.
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