grootboekobligaties
Syllables
groot-boek-obli-ga-ties
Pronunciation
/ˈɣroːtˌbuːkɔbliɣa(t)siəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
obli + boek + gatie-s
The word 'grootboekobligaties' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'government bond obligations'. It is divided into five syllables: groot-boek-obli-ga-ties, with primary stress on 'boek'. The syllabification follows vowel-based division rules and the typical Dutch penultimate stress pattern. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Securities representing debt issued by the government.
Government bond obligations
“De bank investeerde in grootboekobligaties.”
“De rente op grootboekobligaties is gestegen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('boek'). This is typical for Dutch words, especially those of this length. The stress pattern is penultimate.
Syllables
groot — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. boek — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. obli — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. ties — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch.
- The compound nature of the word requires combining syllabifications of individual components.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
- Potential elision of the final 't' in 'obligaties' in connected speech.
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