kapitaalverwatering
Syllables
ka-pi-taal-ver-wa-te-ring
Pronunciation
/kapiˈtaːl.vərˌwaːtərɪŋ/
Stress
1000101
Morphemes
ver- + kapitaal + -verwatering
The Dutch noun *kapitaalverwatering* (dilution of capital) is syllabified as ka-pi-taal-ver-wa-te-ring, with primary stress on 'taa'. It's composed of the prefix *ver-*, root *kapitaal*, and suffix *-verwatering*, following rules maximizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process of reducing the value of capital, typically by issuing more shares.
Dilution of capital
“De aandeelhouders vrezen kapitaalverwatering.”
“Kapitaalverwatering kan de koers van het aandeel negatief beïnvloeden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'taa' syllable of 'kapitaal'. The final syllable 'tering' receives a secondary stress.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable (CV).. pi — Open syllable (CV).. taal — Open syllable (CV) with long vowel.. ver — Open syllable (CV).. wa — Open syllable (CV) with long vowel.. te — Open syllable (CV).. ring — Closed syllable (CVC).
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers CV syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'aa' digraph is consistently pronounced as a long /a:/ vowel.
- The 'ver-' prefix influences stress patterns.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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