elektriciteitscentrale
Syllables
el-ek-tri-ci-teit-s-cen-tra-le
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsɛnˈtrale/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektri- + citeit + centrale
The word 'elektriciteitscentrale' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a Greek-derived prefix, a Latin-derived root, a linking element, and a French-derived suffix. Syllable division follows standard Dutch phonetic rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A facility that generates electricity.
Electricity power plant
“De elektriciteitscentrale produceert groene energie.”
“De bouw van de nieuwe elektriciteitscentrale is bijna voltooid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ci-teit' and the antepenultimate syllable 'tra'.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ek — Closed syllable.. tri — Open syllable.. ci — Open, stressed syllable.. teit — Closed, stressed syllable.. s — Open syllable, linking element.. cen — Open syllable.. tra — Open, stressed syllable.. le — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are primarily formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires recognizing morphemic boundaries, but syllabification is primarily phonetic.
- The 'sc' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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