belastingontwijking
Syllables
be-las-ting-on-twi-jking
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɑstɪŋɔntˈʋɛikɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + lasting + -ing-ont-wijking
The word 'belastingontwijking' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'tax evasion'. It is syllabified as be-las-ting-on-twi-jking, with primary stress on 'wij'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and respecting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of illegally avoiding paying taxes.
Tax evasion
“Belastingontwijking is een ernstig misdrijf.”
“De overheid bestrijdt belastingontwijking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'wij'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. las — Open syllable, unstressed.. ting — Closed syllable, unstressed.. on — Open syllable, unstressed.. twi — Open syllable, unstressed.. jking — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split to create syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The infix '-ont-' is treated as part of the root.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllabification.
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