hoofdinfrastructuur
Syllables
hoofd-in-fra-struc-tuur
Pronunciation
/ˈɦoːfdɪnˌɪnfraːstryˈkyːr/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0
Morphemes
hoofd + infrastructuur
The word 'hoofdinfrastructuur' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: 'hoofd-in-fra-struc-tuur'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-struc-'. It consists of the prefix 'hoofd' (main) and the root 'infrastructuur' (infrastructure). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
The essential facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, considered as the foundation for its operation.
Main infrastructure
“De overheid investeert in hoofdinfrastructuur.”
“De hoofdinfrastructuur van de stad is verouderd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-struc-'. Dutch generally exhibits penultimate stress, but compound words can have variations. The 'struc' syllable is the most prominent.
Syllables
hoofd — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant. Not stressed.. in — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. fra — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. struc — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a final consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. tuur — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible, as seen in 'struc'.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC), influencing the division between 'in' and 'fra'.
Compound Word Syllabification
The word is treated as a single unit, but the morphemic structure influences stress and division.
- Dutch compound words can exhibit some flexibility in stress placement, but penultimate stress is most common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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