integriteitskwesttie
Syllables
in-te-gri-teits-kwest-tie
Pronunciation
/ɪn.tə.ɣrɛi̯.tɛits.kʋɛs.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
integri- + teit + -skwestie
The Dutch word 'integriteitskwestie' is a compound noun meaning 'integrity issue'. It is divided into six syllables: in-te-gri-teits-kwest-tie, with primary stress on 'teits'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks. The word is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix 'integri-', a root 'teit', and a Dutch-French derived suffix '-skwestie'.
Definitions
- 1
A matter or issue concerning integrity; a question of ethical correctness.
Integrity issue, question of integrity
“De integriteitskwestie rond de minister is nog steeds niet opgelost.”
“Er is een integriteitskwestie gerezen bij de aanbesteding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'teits'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. gri — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a diphthong.. teits — Closed syllable, primary stress. Contains a complex consonant cluster.. kwest — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tie — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables ending in vowels.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless exceptionally complex.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The complex consonant cluster '-teits-' could potentially be divided differently by some speakers, but the proposed division maximizes open syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, but not syllable boundaries.
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