vergnügungssteuerpflichtiger
Syllables
ver-gnü-gungs-steuer-pflicht-iger
Pronunciation
/fɛʁˈɡnʏɡʊŋsʃtoʏɐ̯pf͡lɪçtɪɡɐ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ver- + gnüg- + -ungssteuerpflichtiger
The word 'vergnügungssteuerpflichtiger' is a complex German adjective meaning 'subject to amusement tax'. It is divided into six syllables: ver-gnü-gungs-steuer-pflicht-iger, with primary stress on 'steuer'. The syllabification follows standard German rules of vowel-based division and treatment of consonant clusters. It's a compound word built from several morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
Subject to amusement tax; liable for tax on entertainment.
Amusement tax liable
“Der Eintrittspreis ist für vergnügungssteuerpflichtige Veranstaltungen höher.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'steuer'.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gnü — Closed syllable, containing the consonant cluster 'gn'. gungs — Closed syllable, following a short vowel.. steuer — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. pflicht — Closed syllable, following a short vowel.. iger — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
ver-
Germanic origin, intensifying or completing action (in this context, part of the compound structure).
gnüg-
Germanic origin, related to 'gnügen' (to enjoy, to please).
-ungssteuerpflichtiger
Combination of nominalizing suffix '-ung', genitive marker '-s', 'steuer' (tax), 'pflicht' (duty), and adjectival suffix '-iger'.
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters (like 'gn') are treated as single units for syllabification.
Short Vowel Rule
Syllables tend to end after short vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- The length of the word and the compounding make it a challenging case.
- The presence of multiple suffixes adds complexity.
- The 'gn' cluster is treated as a single onset.
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