elektrisiteitskasten
Syllables
el-ek-tri-si-teits-kas-ten
Pronunciation
/ɛ.lɛk.tri.ˈsɪ.tɛits.ˈkɑ.stən/
Stress
0010110
Morphemes
elektri- + citeits + kasten
The word 'elektriciteitskasten' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: el-ek-tri-si-teits-kas-ten. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tri'). Syllabification follows Dutch vowel and consonant rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
Electricity cabinets
Electricity cabinets
“De elektriciteitskasten in de kelder moeten gecontroleerd worden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tri') and the sixth syllable ('kas'). Dutch stress is often on the penultimate syllable, but morphemic structure influences this.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ek — Closed syllable.. tri — Stressed, closed syllable.. si — Open syllable.. teits — Closed syllable.. kas — Open syllable.. ten — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Initial consonant clusters are usually kept together.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs after a consonant when followed by a vowel.
- The 'ktr' cluster requires careful consideration, but vowel following dictates division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not alter syllabification.
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