energieëfficiëntie
Syllables
en-er-gie-ëf-fi-ciën-tie
Pronunciation
/ɛnərˈɣi.əf.fi.ˈsɪn.ti/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
energie + efficiëntie
The word 'energie-efficiëntie' is a Dutch compound noun formed from 'energie', 'efficiënt', and the suffix '-ie'. It is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-centric division and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of using energy effectively and minimizing waste.
Energy efficiency
“De overheid stimuleert energie-efficiëntie.”
“Energie-efficiëntie is belangrijk voor het milieu.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ciën').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. er — Open syllable.. gie — Open syllable.. ëf — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. fi — Open syllable.. ciën — Stressed syllable, contains a diphthong.. tie — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are complex.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places primary stress on the penultimate syllable, although compound words can have more complex patterns.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the realization of schwa sounds, but not syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
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