kostnadsproblem
Syllables
kos-tna-ds-pro-blem
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔstˌnɑːdsprɔːblɛm/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
kostnad, problem + s
The word 'kostnadsproblem' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: kos-tna-ds-pro-blem. Stress falls on the first syllable of 'kostnad'. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles. It consists of the root 'kostnad' (cost) connected by a genitive 's' to the root 'problem'.
Definitions
- 1
A difficulty or issue related to expenses or the price of something.
Cost problem
“Eit stort kostnadsproblem trugar prosjektet.”
“Vi må løyse kostnadsproblemet før vi kan starte bygginga.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'kostnad' (kos). Secondary stress is weak on 'pro'.
Syllables
kos — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed.. tna — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, reduced vowel.. pro — Open syllable, initial consonant.. blem — Closed syllable, consonant blend onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
- The 'd' in 'kostnad' can be devoiced or elided in rapid speech, but this doesn't affect the underlying syllabification.
- Nynorsk allows for both 'kostnad' and 'kostnader' (with the definite form suffix). The syllabification remains consistent regardless of the presence of the definite suffix.
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