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kostsammenligning

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

kostsammenligning

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

5
kost/kɔst/
sam/sæm/
men/mɛn/
lig/lɪŋ/
ning/nɪŋ/

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'

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025
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