kostholdsundersøkelse
Syllables
kost-holds-un-der-sø-kel-se
Pronunciation
/kɔstˈhɔldsˌʊnːdəˌʂœkəlse/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
under + søk + else
The word 'kostholdsundersøkelse' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'dietary investigation'. It is divided into seven syllables: kost-holds-un-der-sø-kel-se, with primary stress on 'holds'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root, prefix, and suffixes. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
A systematic investigation into dietary habits and nutritional status.
Dietary investigation/study
“En grundig kostholdsundersøkelse ble gjennomført.”
“Resultatene fra kostholdsundersøkelsen viste et høyt sukkerinntak.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('holds'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words and words with prefixes often shift the stress.
Syllables
kost — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. holds — Open syllable, stressed, consonant cluster.. un — Closed syllable, short vowel.. der — Open syllable, retroflex consonant.. sø — Open syllable, rounded vowel.. kel — Open syllable, final consonant.. se — Open syllable, final vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The /ɽ/ sound (retroflex flap) can vary regionally.
- The schwa /ə/ can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Stress shift due to the prefix 'under-'
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