discriminatsiëklachten
Syllables
dis-cri-mi-na-tsi-ë-klach-ten
Pronunciation
/dis.kri.mi.ˈna.tsi.ə.klɑx.tən/
Stress
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Morphemes
discriminatie + klachten
The word 'discriminatieklachten' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: dis-cri-mi-na-tsi-ë-klach-ten. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). The word is composed of the root 'discriminatie' (discrimination) and 'klachten' (complaints). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Complaints related to discrimination.
Discrimination complaints
“De slachtoffers dienden discriminatieklachten in.”
“De commissie onderzoekt de discriminatieklachten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na' in 'discriminatie'). The stress is indicated by '1', while '0' represents unstressed syllables.
Syllables
dis — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. cri — Closed syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. tsi — Closed syllable.. ë — Open syllable, schwa sound.. klach — Closed syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'mi', 'na', and 'klach'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'dis' and 'klach' are kept together within a syllable, as they are not exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na' in 'discriminatie'), a common pattern in Dutch.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in 'ë' is a common feature of unstressed syllables in Dutch.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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