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tilleggskostnad

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

4 syllables
15 characters
Norwegian
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “tilleggskostnad” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
4syllables

tilleggskostnad

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

til-leggs-kost-nad

Pronunciation

/tɪˈlɛɡːskɔstnɑd/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

til + legg + s-kost-nad

The word *tilleggskostnad* is a four-syllable Norwegian noun with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets, and the word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with Old Norse origins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Additional cost; surcharge

    Additional cost

    “Det er en tilleggskostnad for bagasje.”

    “Vi må budsjettere for tilleggskostnader.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('leggs'), typical for Norwegian nouns.

Syllables

4
til/tɪl/
leggs/lɛɡːs/
kost/kɔst/
nad/nɑd/

til — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. leggs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, primary stress.. kost — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nad — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.

Maximize Onsets

Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Consonants are ordered by sonority within the onset and coda.

  • The 'sk' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a significant challenge. Stress pattern is standard for Norwegian nouns.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025
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