kostsammenligning
Syllables
kost-sam-men-lig-ning
Pronunciation
/kɔstˈsæmːənˌlɪŋnɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
sammen + kost + ligning
The Norwegian word 'kostsammenligning' (cost comparison) is divided into five syllables: kost-sam-men-lig-ning. The primary stress falls on 'sam'. It's a compound noun formed from 'kost' (cost), 'sammen' (together), and 'ligning' (comparison). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
A comparison of costs.
Cost comparison
“Vi gjorde en grundig kostsammenligning før vi valgte leverandør.”
“En kostsammenligning kan hjelpe deg å spare penger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sam'). Norwegian stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root or compound.
Syllables
kost — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st'. sam — Open syllable, onset consonant 's'. men — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm'. lig — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l'. ning — Open syllable, onset consonant 'n'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy.
- Geminate consonant 'mm' in 'sammen' is common and doesn't affect syllable division.
- The word is a straightforward example of Norwegian compounding.
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