materialkostnad
The word 'materialkostnad' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ma-te-ri-al-kost-nad. Stress falls on the 'al' syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowel nuclei. It's composed of Latin and Old Norse roots and suffixes.
Definitions
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The total cost of materials used in a project or production.
Material cost
“Materialkostnadene har økt.”
“Vi må redusere materialkostnaden.”
syn:materialutgifter
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('al'), following the typical Norwegian penult stress pattern.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. te — Open syllable, vowel lengthening.. ri — Open syllable, CV structure.. al — Closed syllable, consonant 'l' closes the syllable.. kost — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' closes the syllable.. nad — Closed syllable, consonant 'd' closes the syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of a syllable.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- Norwegian allows some flexibility in syllable division, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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