oppstartingskostnad
Syllables
opp-start-ings-kost-nad
Pronunciation
/ɔpːˈstartɪŋskɔstnad/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
opp + start + ings
The word 'oppstartingskostnad' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: opp-start-ings-kost-nad. Primary stress falls on 'start'. The word is formed from a prefix ('opp-'), a root ('start'), a suffix ('-ings'), and another root ('kostnad'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The cost associated with starting a business or project.
Startup cost
“De totale oppstartingskostnadene var høyere enn forventet.”
“Vi må redusere oppstartingskostnadene for å gjøre prosjektet lønnsomt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('start'). The prefix 'opp' is unstressed.
Syllables
opp — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel.. start — Closed syllable, primary stressed. Contains a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ings — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a nasal consonant.. kost — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a consonant.. nad — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Compound Word Stress
Generally, the first element of a compound word receives stress, but prefixes can be unstressed.
- The 'opp-' prefix is often unstressed and functions as a particle.
- Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority.
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