diffuziëcoëfficiënten
Syllables
dif-fu-zi-ë-co-ëf-fi-ci-ën-ten
Pronunciation
/dɪˈfyzi.ə.ko.ə.fi.ˈʃɛn.tən/
Stress
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Morphemes
co- + diffusie/ëfficiënt + -en/-t/-ën
The word 'diffusiecoëfficiënten' is a complex Dutch noun divided into ten syllables based on onset maximization, open syllable preference, and vowel separation rules. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-ci-'. It's a compound word with Latin and French origins, referring to diffusion coefficients.
Definitions
- 1
A measure of how quickly a substance spreads out.
Diffusion coefficients
“De diffusiecoëfficiënten van gassen in water zijn temperatuurafhankelijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-ci-' (the 8th syllable). Secondary stress is less pronounced and can vary slightly.
Syllables
dif — Onset consonant cluster 'df', followed by a short vowel. Closed syllable.. fu — Vowel following a consonant. Open syllable.. zi — Consonant followed by a vowel. Open syllable.. ë — Schwa vowel, often unstressed. Open syllable.. co — Consonant followed by a vowel. Open syllable.. ëf — Schwa vowel followed by a consonant. Closed syllable.. fi — Consonant followed by a vowel. Open syllable.. ci — Consonant cluster 'ci' followed by a vowel. Stressed syllable. Open syllable.. ën — Vowel followed by a nasal consonant. Closed syllable.. ten — Consonant followed by a vowel. Closed syllable.
Word Parts
co-
From Latin 'com-', meaning 'with' or 'together'. Combining form.
diffusie/ëfficiënt
diffusie from Latin 'diffusio' (diffusion); ëfficiënt from French 'efficace' (effective), ultimately from Latin 'efficax'.
-en/-t/-ën
-en: plural marker; -t: genitive plural/definite plural; -ën: plural marker for neuter nouns.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'df' in 'dif').
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC) whenever possible.
Vowel Separation (Diaeresis)
The presence of 'ë' forces a separate pronunciation of the 'i' vowel, creating a distinct syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are exceptionally complex or violate other rules.
- The diaeresis (ë) is crucial for correct pronunciation and syllabification.
- Consonant clusters like 'fsi' and 'ntn' are permissible within syllables in Dutch.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect the core syllabification.
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