alfabetiseringsgraad
Syllables
al-fa-be-ti-se-rings-graad
Pronunciation
/ɑl.fɑ.bə.ti.səˈrɪŋs.ɣraːt/
Stress
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Morphemes
alfabetiseer- + graad + -ings-
The word 'alfabetiseringsgraad' is a compound noun with seven syllables, stressed on the 'se' syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It's morphologically complex, built from 'alfabet', '-iseer', '-ing', and 'graad'.
Definitions
- 1
The degree or level of literacy.
Literacy rate
“De alfabetiseringsgraad in Nederland is hoog.”
“De overheid streeft naar een hogere alfabetiseringsgraad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('se').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, unstressed.. fa — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, primary stressed.. rings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. graad — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel can naturally separate them.
- The 'ings' sequence is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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