kostnadsreduksjon
Syllables
kos-tnads-re-duk-sjon
Pronunciation
/kɔstˈnɑdsrɛdʊkʃɔn/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
kostnads- + reduk- + -sjon
Kostnadsreduksjon is a five-syllable noun with stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final clusters. It's a compound word derived from Old Norse and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
Reduction in costs; cost-cutting.
Cost reduction
“Bedriften gjennomførte en stor kostnadsreduksjon.”
“Målet er å oppnå kostnadsreduksjon uten å gå på bekostning av kvaliteten.”
ant:kostøkning
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nads'). Norwegian generally stresses the penult.
Syllables
kos — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. tnads — Complex onset (tn), closed syllable.. re — Open syllable, simple onset.. duk — Closed syllable, simple onset.. sjon — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritize placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Break up consonant clusters to avoid ending a syllable with multiple consonants.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables beginning with vowels are naturally separated.
- Palatalization of 't' before 'n' in some dialects.
- The 'sj' sound is treated as a single unit.
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