criminaliteitscijfer
Syllables
crim-i-na-li-teit-s-cij-fer
Pronunciation
/kri.mi.na.liˈtɛit.s.sɪi̯.fər/
Stress
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Morphemes
crimi- + naliteit + cijfer
The word 'criminaliteitscijfer' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables: crim-i-na-li-teit-s-cij-fer. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'cij-fer'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of sonority sequencing, vowel-centricity, and compound word structure. The 's' acts as a genitive marker forming its own syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The rate of crime.
Crime rate
“De criminaliteitscijfers zijn de afgelopen jaren gestegen.”
“De politie publiceerde de nieuwste criminaliteitscijfers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'cij-fer'.
Syllables
crim — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. na — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. teit — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. s — Open syllable, single consonant (genitive marker).. cij — Open syllable, diphthong.. fer — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed to maximize sonority.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
- The 's' between 'teit' and 'cijfer' is a genitive marker and forms a syllable on its own.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally don't affect the core syllabification.
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