internetverkiezingen
Syllables
in-ter-net-ver-kie-zin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˌin.tər.nɛt.vərˈki.zɪŋ.ən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + kiezen + -ingen
The word 'internetverkiezingen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: in-ter-net-ver-kie-zin-gen. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kie'). The word is formed from 'internet' (borrowed from English) and 'verkiezingen' (Dutch for 'elections'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
Elections conducted online via the internet.
internet elections
“De overheid overweegt om internetverkiezingen te introduceren.”
“Internetverkiezingen kunnen de opkomst verhogen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kie'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. net — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. kie — Open syllable, stressed.. zin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'in-ter' instead of 'in-t-er'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex or involve specific sounds that are difficult to pronounce in sequence.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, influencing the perceived prominence of certain syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon but doesn't affect the core syllable division.
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