einkommensteuerpflichtigem
Syllables
ein-kom-men-steu-er-pflicht-i-gem
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪ̯nˌkɔmənʃtoʏɐ̯pfliçtɪɡəm/
Stress
10001001
Morphemes
ein- + kommen + steuerpflichtigem
The word 'einkommensteuerpflichtigem' is a complex German adjective divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the first syllable ('ein-'). Syllabification follows German rules of onset maximization and sonority sequencing, with consideration for diphthongs and inflectional endings. It signifies being subject to income tax.
Definitions
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Subject to income tax
Subject to income tax
“Der Einkommensteuerpflichtigem muss seine Steuererklärung abgeben.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('ein-'), secondary stress on 'steuer'. Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ein — Open syllable, initial syllable.. kom — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. men — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. steu — Closed syllable, diphthong present.. er — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. pflicht — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, vowel initial.. gem — Closed syllable, inflectional ending.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
German prefers to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables are structured to follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables often begin with a vowel.
- The 'eu' diphthong requires careful consideration.
- The final '-em' ending is a common inflectional marker.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
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