identiteitsdiefstal
Syllables
i-den-ti-teits-die-fstal
Pronunciation
/ɪdɛntiˈtɛitsdiːfstal/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
identi- + teit + -diefstal
The word 'identiteitsdiefstal' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'identity theft'. It is divided into syllables 'i-den-ti-teits-die-fstal' with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, with Latin and Dutch origins. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of stealing someone's personal information to commit fraud or other crimes.
Identity theft
“Identiteitsdiefstal is een groeiend probleem.”
“Hij is slachtoffer geworden van identiteitsdiefstal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'diefstal' (the 'f' sound). The first syllable of 'identiteits' is also somewhat stressed, but less so than 'diefstal'.
Syllables
i-den-ti-teits — Complex syllable with a stressed vowel. Contains a diphthong and multiple consonants.. die-fstal — Syllable with a long vowel and a final consonant cluster. Primary stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as combinations of separate words for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences the syllabification process.
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