infrastructuurfondsen
Syllables
in-fra-struc-tuur-fonds-en
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnfraː.strykˈtyːr.fɔn.də(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + frastructuur + -fondsen
The word 'infrastructuurfondsen' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'infrastructure funds'. It is divided into six syllables: in-fra-struc-tuur-fonds-en, with primary stress on 'tuur'. The word's morphemic structure includes the prefix 'in-', the root 'frastructuur', and the suffix '-fondsen'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Funds allocated for the development and maintenance of infrastructure.
Infrastructure funds
“De overheid investeert in infrastructuurfondsen om de wegen te verbeteren.”
“Het project wordt gefinancierd door Europese infrastructuurfondsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tuur').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. fra — Open syllable, unstressed.. struc — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains consonant cluster 'str'.. tuur — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. fonds — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed. The (n) is often reduced or elided.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally assigned to the syllable they are most closely associated with phonetically.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'uu' digraph represents a long /uː/ vowel sound.
- The 'str' cluster is a common exception, but Dutch phonotactics allow it.
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