elektriciteitsstoring
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teits-stor-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌeːlɛktriˈsɛitsstɔriŋ/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
elektri- + citeits- + -stor-ing
The word 'elektriciteitsstoring' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'power outage'. It is syllabified as e-lek-tri-ci-teits-stor-ing, with primary stress on the first syllable ('e-lek'). The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving consonant clusters and avoiding splitting digraphs. It's a complex word due to its length and compound structure, but the rules are applied consistently.
Definitions
- 1
A disruption in the supply of electricity.
Power outage, power failure.
“Er was een elektriciteitsstoring in de hele buurt.”
“De elektriciteitsstoring duurde uren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('e-lek'). Dutch generally stresses the first element of compound words.
Syllables
e-lek — Open syllable, stressed.. tri-ci — Open syllable, stressed.. teits — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable (e.g., 'str').
Avoidance of Digraph/Diphthong Splitting
Digraphs and diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress (with exceptions)
Primary stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often stress the first element.
- The complex consonant clusters ('str') require careful consideration to maintain syllable integrity.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
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