elektrisiteitskastjes
Syllables
el-ek-tri-si-teits-kas-tjes
Pronunciation
/ɛ.lɛk.tri.ˈsɪ.tɛits.kɑs.t͡sə/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektri- + kas + -tjes
The word 'elektriciteitskastjes' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables (el-ek-tri-si-teits-kas-tjes) following open syllable preference and consonant cluster maintenance rules. Primary stress falls on 'kas'. It's a compound word with Latin and Germanic roots, meaning 'electricity cabinets'.
Definitions
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Electrical cabinets
Electricity cabinets
“De elektriciteitskastjes in de kelder moeten gecontroleerd worden.”
“We hebben nieuwe elektriciteitskastjes geïnstalleerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kas'.
Syllables
el — Open syllable (CV).. ek — Closed syllable (CVC).. tri — Open syllable (CV).. si — Open syllable (CV).. teits — Closed syllable (CVC).. kas — Open syllable (CV), primary stress.. tjes — Closed syllable (CVC).
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they violate sonority principles.
- The 'ei' digraph is split across syllables due to compound structure and open syllable preference.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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