contributieachterstand
Syllables
con-tri-bu-tie-ach-ter-stand
Pronunciation
/kɔntriˈbytsi.əχtərstɑnt/
Stress
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Morphemes
con- + tributie + achterstand
The word 'contributieachterstand' is a compound noun syllabified into seven syllables (con-tri-bu-tie-ach-ter-stand) with primary stress on 'tie'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It's composed of a Latin prefix 'con-', a Latin root 'tributie', and a Dutch suffix 'achterstand'.
Definitions
- 1
Arrears of contribution; the state of being behind on payments for a contribution.
Contribution arrears
“De vereniging stuurde een herinnering vanwege de contributieachterstand.”
“Hij had een grote contributieachterstand bij de sportschool.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tie').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tri — Closed syllable.. bu — Open syllable.. tie — Closed, stressed syllable.. ach — Open syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. stand — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are unnatural or difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'ct' cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- The compound nature of the word is typical and doesn't alter the basic syllabification rules.
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