elektriciteitstarieven
Syllables
e-lek-tri-ci-teit-star-ie-ven
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtɛitstaˈrifən/
Stress
01011011
Morphemes
elektri + citeit + ven
The Dutch word 'elektriciteitstarieven' is syllabified as e-lek-tri-ci-teit-star-ie-ven, with primary stress on '-rie-'. It's a compound noun derived from 'electriciteit' and 'tarief', meaning 'electricity rates'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Electricity rates; the prices charged for the use of electricity.
Electricity rates
“De elektriciteitstarieven zijn gestegen.”
“We moeten de elektriciteitstarieven vergelijken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-rie-'). Secondary stress is less pronounced on 'ci-teit'.
Syllables
e-lek-tri — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. ci-teit — Stressed syllable, contains a diphthong and a complex consonant cluster.. star — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. ie-ven — Stressed syllable, contains a diphthong and a final vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This is applied throughout the word, breaking up consonant clusters where possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be easily split without violating the open syllable preference.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries, especially in compound words.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences the syllabification.
- The division reflects the underlying morphemes.
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