destructiecapaciteit
Syllables
de-struc-tie-ca-pa-ci-teit
Pronunciation
/də.stʁʏk.si.ə.ka.pa.siˈtɛit/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + structie + -capaciteit
The Dutch word 'destructiecapaciteit' is syllabified as de-struc-tie-ca-pa-ci-teit, with primary stress on 'ci'. It's a compound noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'destructive capacity'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, avoiding breaking consonant clusters and favoring open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to cause destruction.
Destructive capacity
“De destructiecapaciteit van de bom was enorm.”
“De destructiecapaciteit van het leger werd uitgebreid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ci' syllable in 'capaciteit'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. struc — Closed syllable, moderately stressed.. tie — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Open syllable, primary stressed.. teit — Closed syllable, moderately stressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rime) preceded by one or more consonants (onset).
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'ct' cluster in 'destructie' is treated as a single unit.
- The 'ie' digraph represents a diphthong /i/ and is treated as a single vowel sound.
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