fietsinfrastruktuur
Syllables
fiets-in-fra-struk-tuur
Pronunciation
/ˈfit.sɪn.fraː.stʁʏk.tyːr/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
fiets + infrastructuur
The word 'fietsinfrastructuur' is a compound noun syllabified into 'fiets-in-fra-struk-tuur'. Stress falls on 'struk'. It consists of the prefix 'fiets' (bicycle) and the root 'infrastructuur' (infrastructure). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The collective systems of roads, paths, and facilities designed for bicycle use.
Bicycle infrastructure
“De gemeente investeert in nieuwe fietsinfrastructuur.”
“Goede fietsinfrastructuur bevordert het fietsgebruik.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root ('struk') within 'infrastructuur'. The 'fiets' syllable also receives some degree of prominence as the initial component of the compound.
Syllables
fiets — Open syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'ts'.. in — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'n'.. fra — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'fr', vowel 'a'.. struk — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'str', vowel 'u', coda consonant 'k'.. tuur — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', diphthong 'uu', coda consonant 'r'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible, avoiding syllable breaks within them (e.g., 'str' in 'struk').
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (open syllables), influencing syllable division.
Vowel-to-Vowel Separation
Vowels generally form separate syllables, unless part of a diphthong.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of the compound word is syllabified according to the standard rules.
- The 'uur' diphthong is a common Dutch sound and syllable structure.
- The 'str' consonant cluster is a typical Dutch onset and is not broken up during syllabification.
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