afvalwaterzuivering
Syllables
af-val-wa-ter-zu-i-ver-ing
Pronunciation
/ɑfˈvɑlˌʋaːtərˌzʏi̯vərɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
af + water + zuivering
The word 'afvalwaterzuivering' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'zu'. Syllabification follows the general rules of Dutch phonology, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters within syllables. The word consists of a prefix, two roots, and a suffix, all of Germanic origin.
Definitions
- 1
The process of removing pollutants from waste water.
Waste water purification
“De gemeente investeert in een nieuwe afvalwaterzuivering.”
“Afvalwaterzuivering is essentieel voor een schoon milieu.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'zu'.
Syllables
af — Open syllable, unstressed.. val — Open syllable, unstressed.. wa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. zu — Open syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges but are generally handled according to established rules.
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