drempelvrijstelling
Syllables
drem-pel-vrij-stel-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈdrɛmpəlˌvrɛi̯stɛlɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
drempel + vrij + stelling
The Dutch word *drempelvrijstelling* is a compound noun meaning 'threshold exemption'. It is divided into five syllables: drem-pel-vrij-stel-ling, with primary stress on the third syllable ('vrij'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters at syllable boundaries. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix *drempel-*, the root *vrij-*, and the suffix *-stelling*.
Definitions
- 1
An exemption from a threshold or minimum requirement.
Threshold exemption
“De belastingdienst verleende een drempelvrijstelling aan kleine ondernemers.”
“Zij profiteerden van de drempelvrijstelling voor de huurtoeslag.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vrij'), the penultimate syllable, following the typical Dutch compound word stress pattern.
Syllables
drem — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pel — Closed syllable.. vrij — Diphthongal syllable, stressed.. stel — Closed syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV), influencing the division between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters at syllable boundaries are avoided where possible.
Compound Word Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in compound words.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'v' ([f] in some dialects).
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
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