hoogspanningsleiding
Syllables
hoog-span-nings-lei-ding
Pronunciation
/ˈhoːx.spɑn.nɪŋs.lɛi̯.dɪŋ/
Stress
01111
Morphemes
hoog + spannings + leiding
The word 'hoogspanningsleiding' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: hoog-span-nings-lei-ding. Primary stress falls on 'span'. The word consists of the prefix 'hoog', the root 'spannings', and the suffix 'leiding'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A line for transmitting high-voltage electricity.
High-voltage power line
“De hoogspanningsleiding liep over het veld.”
“Er is een nieuwe hoogspanningsleiding gebouwd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('span'). The first syllable ('hoog') can receive secondary stress in some pronunciations, but is generally unstressed in the compound.
Syllables
hoog — Open syllable, stressed (primary stress in some pronunciations, but secondary in this compound).. span — Open syllable, primary stress.. nings — Closed syllable, containing the 'ng' cluster.. lei — Open syllable, diphthong.. ding — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch attempts to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality ('oo') do not affect syllable division.
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