belastingverhogingen
Syllables
bel-as-ting-ver-ho-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɑstɪŋvərˈhoːɣɪŋən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
be- + last- + -ing-ver-hog-en
The word 'belastingverhogingen' is syllabified as bel-as-ting-ver-ho-gin-gen, with primary stress on 'ho'. It's a complex noun formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, following Dutch Onset-Rime syllabification rules. Regional variations in 'g' pronunciation exist but don't alter the syllable division.
Definitions
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Increases in taxation
Tax increases
“De belastingverhogingen zullen de economie beïnvloeden.”
“Er is veel protest tegen de belastingverhogingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'ho' (the fifth syllable).
Syllables
bel — Open syllable, onset 'b', rime 'el'. as — Open syllable, onset 'a', rime 's'. ting — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ing'. ver — Open syllable, onset 'v', rime 'er'. ho — Open, stressed syllable, onset 'h', rime 'o'. gin — Closed syllable, onset 'g', rime 'in'. gen — Closed syllable, onset 'g', rime 'en'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are maintained within the onset or rime, following the principle of maximizing the onset.
- The voiced velar fricative 'g' pronunciation can vary regionally but does not affect syllabification.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which are handled by the Onset-Rime structure.
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