elektriciteitsdraadje
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-draad-je
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsdraːt͡ʃə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
elektri + draad + je
The word 'elektriciteitsdraadje' is a Dutch noun meaning 'small electric wire'. It's a compound word divided into seven syllables: e-lek-tri-ci-teits-draad-je, with primary stress on the third syllable ('tri'). The morphemes include the prefix 'elektri', the root 'draad', and the diminutive suffix '-je'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and compound word rules, with consideration for schwa reduction and regional variations.
Definitions
- 1
A small electric wire.
Small electric wire
“Het lampje zat vast aan een dun elektriciteitsdraadje.”
“We moesten voorzichtig zijn met het elektriciteitsdraadje.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tri'). Dutch stress often falls on the penultimate syllable, but is influenced by the compound structure.
Syllables
e-lek — Open syllable, unstressed.. tri — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ci — Open syllable, unstressed.. teits — Closed syllable, unstressed.. draad — Open syllable, unstressed.. je — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
- Palatalization of 'd' before vowels.
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