elektriciteitsnetwerk
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-net-werk
Pronunciation
/ˌeːlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsnɛtʋɛrk/
Stress
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Morphemes
elektri- + citeits + netwerk
The word 'elektriciteitsnetwerk' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables (e-lek-tri-ci-teits-net-werk) following Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-werk'). The word is composed of the prefix 'elektri-', the root 'citeits', and the suffix 'netwerk'.
Definitions
- 1
A system of interconnected electrical conductors and equipment used to supply electricity from producers to consumers.
Electricity grid, power network
“Het elektriciteitsnetwerk is essentieel voor onze moderne samenleving.”
“Er zijn plannen om het elektriciteitsnetwerk te moderniseren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-werk'), following the typical Dutch stress pattern. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-net-werk — Open syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-net-werk — Open syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-net-werk — Open syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-net-werk — Open syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-net-werk — Closed syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-net-werk — Open syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-net-werk — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). Syllables are divided to maximize CV structures.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The 'ktr' cluster is preserved within a syllable, adhering to the rule of consonant cluster preservation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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