kostnadssenkning
Syllables
kos-t-nad-s-senk-ning
Pronunciation
/kɔstˈnɑdsˌsɛŋknɪŋ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
kostnad + ssenkning
The word 'kostnadssenkning' is a compound noun with five syllables, stressed on the first syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It consists of a root 'kostnad' and a suffix 'ssenkning', indicating a reduction in cost.
Definitions
- 1
Reduction in cost
Cost reduction
“Målet er en betydelig kostnadssenkning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kos'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.
Syllables
kos — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. t-nad — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. s — Single consonant syllable.. senk — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster onset.. ning — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Sequence
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Single Consonant
A single consonant between vowels can form its own syllable.
- The 's' between 'kostnad' and 'ssenkning' could be analyzed differently, but treating it as a separate syllable is consistent with Norwegian syllable structure.
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