elektriciteitsdraad
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-draad
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsdraːt/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektri + citeits + draad
The word 'elektriciteitsdraad' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress. It consists of the prefix 'elektri-', the root 'citeits', and the root 'draad'. The primary stress falls on the 'ci' syllable. The syllabification is e-lek-tri-ci-teits-draad.
Definitions
- 1
An electrical wire; a conductor used to carry electricity.
Electricity wire
“De elektriciteitsdraad hing los.”
“We moeten de elektriciteitsdraad vervangen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ci') according to Dutch penultimate stress rules.
Syllables
e-lek-tri — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. ci-teits — Stressed syllable, contains a schwa, relatively complex consonant cluster.. draad — Open syllable, final syllable, relatively simple structure.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This rule is applied throughout the word to maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants tending to be attached to the following vowel. Applied to the 'ktr' cluster.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'ktr' cluster could potentially be divided differently, but 'tri-ci' is the standard syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the perceived boundaries, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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