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kostnadsspørsmål

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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4syllables

kostnadsspørsmål

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kost-nads-spør-smål

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔstˌnɑdsˌspœrsmɔːl/

Stress

1001

Morphemes

kostnads- + spør + -smål

The word 'kostnadsspørsmål' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: kost-nads-spør-smål. Stress falls on the first syllable ('kost'). The word is formed from 'kostnad' (cost) and 'spørsmål' (question), following Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and open syllable preference.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A question concerning costs or expenses.

    Cost question

    “Eit viktig kostnadsspørsmål.”

    “Vi må diskutere dette kostnadsspørsmålet.”

    syn:kostnadsproblemprisspørsmål

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kost'). The final syllable ('smål') receives a slight secondary stress.

Syllables

4
kost/kɔst/
nads/nɑds/
spør/spœr/
smål/smɔːl/

kost — Closed syllable, stressed.. nads — Closed syllable, unstressed.. spør — Open syllable, unstressed.. smål — Open syllable, slightly stressed.

Word Parts

pre

kostnads-

Derived from 'kostnad' (cost), Old Norse origin.

root

spør

From 'spørja' (to ask), Old Norse origin.

suf

-smål

Noun-forming suffix, Old Norse origin.

Similar Words

ut­dan­ningar­beids­livsam­funns­pro­blem

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters like 'ds' are maintained as onsets.

Open Syllable Preference

Syllables tend to be open (CV) where possible.

Compound Word Syllabification

Syllables are divided based on morphemic boundaries within the compound.

  • Potential elision of 'd' in 'kostnads' in some dialects.
  • The 'ds' cluster is treated as a single onset despite being a consonant cluster.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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