conjunctuurbarometer
Syllables
con-junc-tuur-ba-ro-me-ter
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈjʏnktuurba.ro.mɛ.tər/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
con- + junct- + -meter
The Dutch word 'conjunctuurbarometer' is a compound noun with seven syllables, divided based on vowel peaks and consonant cluster maintenance. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('cuur'). It's a complex word with Latin and Greek roots, functioning as an economic indicator.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for measuring the economic climate or business cycle.
Economic barometer, business cycle indicator
“De conjunctuurbarometer geeft een positief signaal af.”
“De laatste cijfers van de conjunctuurbarometer wijzen op een recessie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('cuur').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. junc — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. tuur — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel and a final consonant.. ba — Open syllable, unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Morpheme Boundary Consideration
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries, but is not strictly enforced.
- The 'conjunct' sequence is an accepted consonant cluster.
- The diphthong 'uur' is a stable unit and is not typically broken up.
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