elektriciteitsprijzen
Syllables
el-ek-tri-ci-teit-sprij-zen
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɛitspɛi̯zən/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
elektri- + citeit + -sprijzen
The word 'elektriciteitsprijzen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the sonority sequencing principle and allows for consonant clusters. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with traceable etymological origins.
Definitions
- 1
The costs associated with using electricity.
Electricity prices
“De elektriciteitsprijzen zijn gestegen.”
“We moeten de elektriciteitsprijzen vergelijken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'prij'. The first syllable is unstressed.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ek — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tri — Open syllable.. ci — Open syllable.. teit — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. sprij — Syllable with a diphthong.. zen — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a sonority peak (vowel).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Dutch allows consonant clusters within syllables.
Vowel Grouping Rule
Vowel sequences, especially diphthongs, are often treated as a single syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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