broeikasgasemissies
Syllables
broei-kas-gas-e-mis-sies
Pronunciation
/ˈbrœi̯.kɑs.ɣɑs.ə.miˈsiːs/
Stress
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Morphemes
broei-kas-gas-emis + -ies
The word 'broeikasgasemissies' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: broei-kas-gas-e-mis-sies. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mis-'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant/vowel clusters. The word consists of multiple roots and a plural suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Emissions of gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect and climate change.
Greenhouse gas emissions
“De broeikasgasemissies moeten drastisch worden verminderd.”
“De overheid investeert in technologieën om de broeikasgasemissies te verminderen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mis-'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
broei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial consonant cluster 'br'.. kas — Open syllable. Simple vowel-consonant structure.. gas — Open syllable. Voiced fricative 'g'.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel. Serves as a linking vowel.. mis — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a short vowel.. sies — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and plural suffix.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Permissible consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable to avoid creating illegal syllable structures.
Vowel Cluster Maintenance
Vowel clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'ei' diphthong is a common feature of Dutch and does not pose a special challenge to syllabification.
- The voiced fricative 'g' sound is typical of Dutch and is treated as a single consonant within a syllable.
- The linking vowel 'e' is a common feature in Dutch compound words.
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