elektriciteitskastje
Syllables
el-ek-tri-ci-teits-kas-tje
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsˈkɑstjə/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
elektro- + electriciteit + -iteits-kastje
The word 'elektriciteitskastje' is a Dutch noun meaning 'electrical cabinet/box'. It's divided into seven syllables: el-ek-tri-ci-teits-kas-tje, with primary stress on 'kas'. The word is a compound formed from 'elektro-', 'electriciteit', and '-kastje', and its syllabification follows standard Dutch vowel-based rules, with consideration for schwa reduction.
Definitions
- 1
A small electrical cabinet or box, often used for housing fuses, switches, or other electrical components.
Electrical cabinet/box
“De elektricien installeerde het elektriciteitskastje in de garage.”
“Controleer het elektriciteitskastje op losse draden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kas'. The first syllable 'el' is unstressed, as are 'ek', 'tri', 'ci', and 'teits'. 'tje' is also unstressed.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ek — Closed syllable.. tri — Open syllable.. ci — Closed syllable.. teits — Closed syllable.. kas — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tje — Open syllable, final syllable, schwa reduction possible.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries, but this is not a strict rule.
- Schwa reduction is a significant factor in Dutch pronunciation, potentially affecting perceived syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, leading to slight differences in syllable division.
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