kosmetikkindustri
Syllables
ko-sme-tik-kin-du-stri
Pronunciation
/kɔsmeˈtikːɪnˌdʊstɾi/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
kosmetik + industri
The word 'kosmetikkindustri' is a compound noun meaning 'cosmetics industry'. It is divided into six syllables: ko-sme-tik-kin-du-stri, with primary stress on the first syllable ('ko-'). The word is composed of two roots, 'kosmetik' and 'industri', connected by a linking consonant. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
The industry concerned with the manufacture and sale of cosmetics.
Cosmetics industry
“Hun jobber i kosmetikkindustrien.”
“Kosmetikkindustrien er en stor næring.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ko-').
Syllables
ko — Open syllable, stressed.. sme — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tik — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. du — Open syllable, unstressed.. stri — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the first element of a compound word.
- The 'k' cluster between 'kosmetik' and 'industri' is a common feature in Norwegian compound words and doesn't form a syllable on its own.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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