tobakksarbeider
Syllables
to-bakks-ar-bei-der
Pronunciation
/tɔˈbɑksˌɑrbɛi̯dər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
tobakk & arbeider + -s-
The word 'tobakksarbeider' is a compound noun in Norwegian, divided into five syllables: to-bakks-ar-bei-der. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is composed of the root 'tobakk' (tobacco) and 'arbeider' (worker), connected by a linking suffix '-s-'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, with the 'ks' cluster being a common exception.
Definitions
- 1
A person employed in the tobacco industry.
Tobacco worker
“Han er en tobakksarbeider.”
“Tobakksarbeiderne streiket for bedre lønn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bakks'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress.
Syllables
to — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.. bakks — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ar — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.. bei — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.. der — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Stress
Stress typically falls on the first element of the second component in compound words.
- The 'ks' cluster is a common exception to typical onset maximization, but is a well-established pattern in Norwegian.
- The weak 'er' ending is a standard feature of Norwegian nouns.
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