derdekwartaalcijfers
Syllables
der-de-kwar-taal-cij-fers
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛrdə.kʋɑr.taːl.ˈsɛi̯fərs/
Stress
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Morphemes
derde + kwartaal + cijfers
The word *derdekwartaalcijfers* is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: der-de-kwar-taal-cij-fers. The primary stress falls on 'kwar' in 'kwartaal'. It's composed of the prefix 'derde', the root 'kwartaal', and the suffix 'cijfers'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and avoids splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Figures or numbers for the third quarter of a year.
Third-quarter figures/numbers
“De derdekwartaalcijfers waren teleurstellend.”
“Analisten bestuderen de derdekwartaalcijfers zorgvuldig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'kwar' syllable of 'kwartaal'. A secondary stress is present on 'der'. The final syllable 'fers' receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
der — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. kwar — Open syllable, primary stress.. taal — Open syllable, unstressed.. cij — Open syllable, unstressed.. fers — Closed syllable, slight emphasis.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Avoid splitting consonant clusters, especially digraphs like 'kw'.
Onset/Coda Preference
Dutch prefers open syllables but allows closed syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.
- The 'kw' cluster is consistently treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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