activiteitensectoren
Syllables
ac-ti-vi-tei-ten-sec-tor-en
Pronunciation
/ɑk.ti.vɪˈtɛi̯.tən.sɛk.toː.rən/
Stress
00010100
Morphemes
activiteit, sector + -en
The word 'activiteitensectoren' is a complex Dutch noun divided into eight syllables: ac-ti-vi-tei-ten-sec-tor-en. The primary stress falls on 'sec-'. It's a compound word derived from Latin roots, with a plural suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and sonority sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
Sectors of activity; areas of economic or social activity.
Activity sectors
“De overheid investeert in verschillende activiteitensectoren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sec-'.
Syllables
ac — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Open syllable, contains a high vowel.. vi — Open syllable, contains a mid vowel.. tei — Diphthong, stressed syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. sec — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tor — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. en — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Similar Words
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed to maximize sonority, favoring vowel-initial syllables.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken according to the sonority hierarchy.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 't' at the end of 'activiteit' can be ambiguous, but the overall syllable structure favors the presented division.
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