drinkwaterkwaliteit
Syllables
drink-wa-ter-kwa-li-teit
Pronunciation
/ˈdrɪŋkˌʋaːtərkʋaˈlɛit/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
drink + water + kwaliteit
The word 'drinkwaterkwaliteit' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity. Stress falls on the third syllable ('kwali-'). The word is composed of the prefix 'drink-', the root 'water-', and the root/suffix 'kwaliteit'. Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a potential phonetic feature.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of drinking water.
Drinking water quality
“De drinkwaterkwaliteit in Nederland is hoog.”
“Er worden regelmatig controles uitgevoerd om de drinkwaterkwaliteit te waarborgen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kwali-'), following the penultimate stress rule. The first two syllables are unstressed and may undergo vowel reduction.
Syllables
drink — Open syllable, potentially reduced vowel in unstressed position.. wa — Open syllable, vowel can be lengthened.. ter — Closed syllable.. kwa — Open syllable, stressed.. li — Open syllable.. teit — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, as seen with the 'kw' cluster.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound, guiding the division between consonant and vowel sequences.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable, influencing the perceived prominence of certain syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, potentially affecting syllable division.
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