HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

elektriciteitsopwekking

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
23 characters
Dutch
Enriched
8syllables

elektriciteitsopwekking

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking

Pronunciation

/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsɔpˈʋɛkɪŋ/

Stress

00000010

Morphemes

elektri- + citeits + opwekking

The word 'elektriciteitsopwekking' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'electricity generation'. It is divided into eight syllables following Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-wek-'. The word is a compound formed from several morphemes with Latin and Germanic origins.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The process of generating electricity.

    Electricity generation

    De overheid investeert in duurzame elektriciteitsopwekking.

    Zonne-energie is een belangrijke bron van elektriciteitsopwekking.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-wek-'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.

Syllables

8
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking/ɛ/
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking/lɛk/
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking/tri/
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking/si/
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking/tɛits/
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking/ɔp/
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking/ʋɛk/
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking/ɪŋ/

e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking Open syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking Open syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking Open syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking Open syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking Closed syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking Open syllable, unstressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking Open syllable, stressed.. e-lek-tri-ci-teits-op-we-kking Closed syllable, unstressed.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions that maximize CV sequences.

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters like 'ktr' and 'ts' are generally maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.

Penultimate Stress

The primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.

  • The length and complexity of the word require careful consideration of both phonotactic and morphological constraints.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in syllable timing, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

Trending in Dutch

Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.

  • ic-infrastructuur
  • abdiceer
  • Abchazië
  • abcessen
  • Abbekerk
  • abc-boek
  • Abbeweer
  • abubakar
  • abrikoos
  • abattoir
  • absoute
  • abdellah
  • abdullah
  • abdallah
  • absurds
  • absurde
  • abusief
  • abuizen
  • absente
  • absence
Open AI Chat