elektriciteitskosten
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-kos-ten
Pronunciation
/ɛ.lɛk.tri.ˈsɪ.tɛits.kɔ.stən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
elektri- + -citeits- + -kosten
The word 'elektriciteitskosten' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'electricity costs'. It is divided into six syllables: e-lek-tri-ci-teits-kos-ten, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ci'). The syllabification follows vowel-based division and onset maximization rules. It consists of the prefix 'elektri-', the root '-citeits-', and the suffix '-kosten'.
Definitions
- 1
The costs associated with the use of electricity.
Electricity costs
“De elektriciteitskosten zijn dit jaar gestegen.”
“We moeten proberen de elektriciteitskosten te verlagen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ci').
Syllables
e-lek — Open syllable, unstressed.. tri — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. teits — Closed syllable, unstressed.. kos — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ei' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The 'st' cluster is a common onset and remains intact.
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