kostnadssenking
The word 'kostnadssenking' is a compound noun meaning 'cost reduction'. It is divided into four syllables: kost-nads-sen-king, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the standard Norwegian onset-rime rule, based on vowel nuclei. The 'd' in 'kostnad' can be reduced in some dialects.
Definitions
- 1
Reduction in cost; lowering of expenses.
Cost reduction
“Målet er en betydelig kostnadssenking.”
“Kostnadssenkingen vil gjøre produktet mer konkurransedyktig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kost').
Syllables
kost — Closed syllable, stressed.. nads — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. king — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the vowel nucleus (rime) and any preceding consonants (onset).
Vowel-Based Division
Norwegian syllables generally require a vowel nucleus.
- The 'd' in 'kostnad' can be reduced in colloquial speech, but doesn't affect the syllabification.
- Compound word structure.
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