alcoholslotprogramma
Syllables
al-co-hol-slot-pro-gram-ma
Pronunciation
/ˈɑlkoɦɔlslɔtproɣramːa/
Stress
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Morphemes
alcohol, slot, programma + ma
The word 'alcoholslotprogramma' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: al-co-hol-slot-pro-gram-ma. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gram'). It consists of three roots (alcohol, slot, programma) and a noun-forming suffix ('ma'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A program involving the mandatory use of an alcohol interlock device for drivers convicted of drunk driving.
Alcohol interlock program
“De rechter heeft een alcoholslotprogramma verplicht gesteld.”
“Het alcoholslotprogramma moet ervoor zorgen dat de bestuurder geen alcohol meer drinkt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gram').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, unstressed.. co — Open syllable, unstressed.. hol — Open syllable, unstressed.. slot — Closed syllable, unstressed. The 'slot' cluster is treated as a single unit.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. gram — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce (e.g., 'slot').
Penultimate Stress Rule
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of its internal structure.
- The 'slot' consonant cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
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