elektriciteitsfactuur
Syllables
el-ek-tri-ci-teits-fac-tuur
Pronunciation
/ɛ.lɛk.tri.ˈsɪ.tɛits.fɑk.tyr/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektri- + -citeits- + -factuur
The word 'elektriciteitsfactuur' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and following the general penultimate stress pattern of Dutch. It consists of a prefix ('elektri-'), a root ('-citeits-'), and a suffix ('-factuur'), each with its own etymological origin. The syllable division is el-ek-tri-ci-teits-fac-tuur, with stress on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A bill for electricity usage.
Electricity bill
“Ik moet de elektriciteitsfactuur betalen.”
“De elektriciteitsfactuur is hoger dan verwacht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ci-'). Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ek — Closed syllable.. tri — Open syllable.. ci — Stressed, closed syllable.. teits — Closed syllable.. fac — Open syllable.. tuur — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification favors placing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a single consonant following a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
- Consonant clusters '-ktr-' and '-tsf-' are treated as part of the following syllable due to Dutch's allowance for complex onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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