belastingstructuren
Syllables
be-las-ting-struc-tu-ren
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɑstɪŋ.stryk.tyrən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
be- + last- + -ing
The word 'belastingstructuren' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: be-las-ting-struc-tu-ren. The primary stress falls on 'struc-'. It's morphologically composed of a prefix 'be-', root 'last-', suffix '-ing', compound element 'structuur', and plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The system or arrangement of taxes.
tax structures
“De overheid wijzigt de belastingstructuren.”
“Complexe belastingstructuren kunnen moeilijk te begrijpen zijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'struc-' syllable, which is the penultimate syllable of the compound element 'structuur'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. las — Open syllable, unstressed.. ting — Closed syllable, unstressed.. struc — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tu — Open syllable, unstressed.. ren — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables of the form CV (consonant-vowel).
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the final element of a compound word.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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