hoogspanningsmasten
Syllables
hoog-span-nings-mas-ten
Pronunciation
/hoːx.spɑn.nɪŋs.ˈmɑs.tən/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
hoog + spannings + masten
The word 'hoogspanningsmasten' is divided into five syllables: hoog-span-nings-mas-ten. Stress falls on 'span-'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and avoidance of single-letter syllables. It's a compound noun composed of the prefix 'hoog-', the root 'spannings-', and the suffix '-masten'.
Definitions
- 1
High-voltage masts; pylons used for carrying high-voltage electricity cables.
High-voltage masts
“De hoogspanningsmasten domineerden het landschap.”
“Er werden nieuwe hoogspanningsmasten geplaatst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('span-'), following the typical Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
hoog — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a velar fricative.. span — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a plosive.. nings — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a velar nasal.. mas — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a plosive.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a plosive.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch syllabification avoids creating syllables consisting of a single vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable of the word.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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