belastinginspecteur
Syllables
be-las-ting-in-spec-teur
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɑstɪŋɪnspektœr/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
be- + last- + -inspecteur
The Dutch word 'belastinginspecteur' is syllabified as be-las-ting-in-spec-teur, with primary stress on 'las'. It's a compound noun formed from Germanic and French roots, and syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and consonant cluster retention.
Definitions
- 1
A person whose job is to check people's tax returns to make sure they are correct.
Tax inspector
“De belastinginspecteur vroeg om meer bewijs.”
“Zij is een strenge belastinginspecteur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('las').
Syllables
be — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. las — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster 'st'. ting — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'ng'. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. spec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster 'sp'. teur — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Principle
Syllables tend to be open (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Retention
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, especially common clusters.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often consists of a vowel and any following consonants.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't significantly alter the syllabification rules.
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