sjølkostendring
The Norwegian word 'sjølkostendring' is a compound noun meaning 'self-costing'. It is divided into four syllables: sjøl-kost-en-dring, with primary stress on 'kost'. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'sjøl-', the root 'kost-', and the suffix '-endring'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Self-costing; the act of determining one's own costs.
Self-costing, self-pricing
“Bedriften benytter seg av sjølkostendring for å tilpasse prisene til markedet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('kost'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift the stress to the second element.
Syllables
sjøl — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. kost — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. en — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dring — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Maximize Onsets
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally split according to phonotactic constraints, favoring the creation of permissible onsets.
- The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'kj' cluster is also a common feature of Norwegian and is treated as a single onset.
- Vowel length in 'sjøl' is important for pronunciation.
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