hoogspanningsnetwerk
Syllables
hoog-span-nings-net-werk
Pronunciation
/ˈɦoːx.spɑn.nɪŋs.nɛt.vɛrk/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
hoog + span + nings-net-werk
The word 'hoogspanningsnetwerk' is a compound noun syllabified into 'hoog-span-nings-net-werk', with primary stress on the final syllable ('werk'). It consists of morphemes relating to 'high', 'tension', and 'network'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A system for transmitting electrical power at high voltage.
High-voltage network
“Het hoogspanningsnetwerk is essentieel voor de energievoorziening.”
“Er is een storing in het hoogspanningsnetwerk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('werk'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
hoog — Open syllable, stressed (primary stress is on the final syllable of the entire word, but this syllable is the initial one). span — Open syllable, containing a consonant cluster at the beginning.. nings — Closed syllable, containing the 'ng' cluster.. net — Open syllable.. werk — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on phonotactic constraints.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but exceptions exist.
- Compound nouns are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
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