elektrisiteitslevering
Syllables
el-ek-tri-si-teits-le-ve-ring
Pronunciation
/ɛ.lɛk.tri.sɪ.tɛits.lɛ.və.rɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektro- + -cititeit- + -levering
The word 'elektriciteitslevering' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: el-ek-tri-si-teits-le-ve-ring. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'le'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, breaking consonant clusters and ensuring syllables generally end in vowels. The word is morphologically complex, composed of a Greek-derived prefix, a Latin-derived root, and a Dutch suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The supply of electricity.
Electricity supply
“De elektriciteitslevering werd onderbroken door de storm.”
“We hebben een betrouwbare elektriciteitslevering nodig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'le' (le-ve-ring).
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ek — Closed syllable.. tri — Open syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. teits — Closed syllable.. le — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ve — Open syllable.. ring — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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