kostnadseksplosjon
Syllables
kost-nad-seks-plo-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔstnaːdsˌɛksplɔˈʃɔn/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
eks- + kostnad + plosjon
The word 'kostnadseksplosjon' is a compound noun with five syllables divided according to Norwegian onset maximization and vowel centering rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the root 'kostnad' (cost), the prefix 'eks-' (ex-), and the root 'plosjon' (explosion).
Definitions
- 1
A rapid and substantial increase in costs.
Cost explosion
“Vi opplever en stor kostnadseksplosjon i byggebransjen.”
“Regjeringen må ta grep for å hindre en kostnadseksplosjon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sjon').
Syllables
kost — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. nad — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. seks — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. plo — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Centering
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- Possible reduction of 'd' in 'kostnad' in some dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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