chloorfluorkoolstof
Syllables
chloor-fluor-kool-stof
Pronunciation
/ˈxloːrˌfluːrˈkoːlstɔf/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
chloor + fluor + stof
The word 'chloorfluorkoolstof' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: chloor-fluor-kool-stof. Stress falls on 'kool'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining diphthong integrity. It's morphologically composed of 'chloor-', 'fluor-', and 'koolstof' roots.
Definitions
- 1
A compound containing chlorine, fluorine, and carbon.
Chlorofluorocarbon
“De uitstoot van chloorfluorkoolstoffen is schadelijk voor het milieu.”
syn:Freon
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kool').
Syllables
chloor — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'ch', vowel followed by consonant.. fluor — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. kool — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. stof — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllable divisions that result in open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs (like 'oor') are always kept together within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally divided based on sonority, but the 'ch' is treated as a single unit.
- The 'ch' sound requires specific pronunciation knowledge.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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