elektriciteitskabels
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-ka-bels
Pronunciation
/ɛ.lɛk.tri.ˈsɪ.tɛits.ka.bəls/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektri + citeits + kabels
The word 'elektriciteitskabels' is a compound noun syllabified as e-lek-tri-ci-teits-ka-bels, with primary stress on the 'ci' syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'elektri-', the root 'citeits-', and the root 'kabel-' with the plural suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and vowel centrality, with the typical Dutch penultimate stress pattern.
Definitions
- 1
Wires used to transmit electrical power.
Electricity cables
“De elektriciteitskabels hingen los.”
“We moeten de elektriciteitskabels vervangen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress, though modified by the compound structure.
Syllables
e-lek — Open syllable, unstressed.. tri — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. teits — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ka — Open syllable, unstressed.. bels — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable, but can be affected by compound structure.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, influencing syllabification.
- Compound nouns can sometimes deviate from the standard stress pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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