brandenstoffenverbruik
Syllables
bran-den-stof-fen-ver-bruik
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɑndstɔfə(n)vərˈbruk/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
ver- + brandstof + -verbruik
The word 'brandstoffenverbruik' is a compound noun divided into six syllables. Stress falls on 'bruik'. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules, typical of Dutch phonology. Morphemic analysis reveals Germanic roots and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The consumption of fuels.
Fuel consumption
“Het brandstoffenverbruik van de auto is hoog.”
syn:energieverbruikant:energieopwekking
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bruik'
Syllables
bran — Open syllable, stressed.. den — Open syllable, unstressed.. stof — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. bruik — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Consonants are assigned to the adjacent syllable based on sonority.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can be retained within a syllable if phonotactically permissible.
- Schwa reduction in rapid speech
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation
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