elektriciteitsleiding
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-lei-ding
Pronunciation
/ˌeːlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsˈlɛi̯dɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektri- + citeits + -lei-ding
The word 'elektriciteitsleiding' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and onset maximization. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lei'). The word is composed of the prefix 'elektri-', the root 'citeits', and the suffix '-lei-ding'. It refers to an electricity transmission line.
Definitions
- 1
An electricity transmission line; a cable or wire used to carry electrical power.
Electricity transmission line
“De elektriciteitsleiding liep over het hele veld.”
“Er is een storing in de elektriciteitsleiding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lei'), following the general Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-lei-ding — Open syllable, unstressed.. lek — Open syllable, unstressed.. tri — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Open syllable, unstressed.. teits — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lei — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ding — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (e.g., 'ktr') are maintained as onsets within syllables.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC) whenever possible.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel combinations are generally treated as a single syllable nucleus.
- The complex consonant cluster 'ktr' is maintained within a syllable, demonstrating the rule of onset maximization.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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