narkotikaanvändningen
Syllables
nar-ko-ti-ka-an-vänd-nin-gen
Pronunciation
/nar.koˈti.ka.an.vɛn.dɪn.ɡɛn/
Stress
00100111
Morphemes
narkotika + användningen
The word 'narkotikaanvändningen' is a complex Swedish noun formed through compounding and suffixation. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, with consonant clusters often remaining intact. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). The word means 'drug use' and is a common term in Swedish discourse.
Definitions
- 1
The act or practice of using drugs.
Drug use
“Narkotikaanvändningen ökar bland ungdomar.”
“Regeringen satsar på att minska narkotikaanvändningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). Swedish stress is generally on the first syllable of the root, but compounding and suffixation can shift it.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ko — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. ti — Stressed syllable, contains a short vowel.. ka — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. an — Open syllable, definite article suffix.. vänd — Closed syllable, derived from the verb 'använda'. nin — Closed syllable, part of the nominalizing suffix.. gen — Closed syllable, completes the nominalizing suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, but often remain within a syllable if they are common in Swedish.
Compounding Rule
Compounds are divided between the constituent words.
Suffixation Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'kt' cluster in 'narkotika' is commonly treated as a single unit in pronunciation and syllabification.
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