utgiftsreduksjon
Syllables
ut-gifts-re-duk-sjon
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈɡɪftsrɛdʊkʃɔn/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ut + gifts + reduksjon
The word 'utgiftsreduksjon' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ut-gifts-re-duk-sjon. The primary stress falls on 'gifts'. It's formed from a prefix 'ut-', root 'gifts', and suffix 'reduksjon' (Latin/French origin). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
A decrease in expenses; the act of reducing costs.
Expense reduction
“Regjeringen har annonsert en stor utgiftsreduksjon.”
“Utgiftsreduksjoner er nødvendige for å balansere budsjettet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gifts'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the second element.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, unstressed.. gifts — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. duk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sjon — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
- Pronunciation of 'g' as [ɣ] in some dialects does not affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation may affect perceived syllable length but not division.
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