kastendiscriminatie
Syllables
kas-ten-dis-cri-mi-na-tie
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑstənˌdɪskrimɪˈnaːtsi/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
kast + discriminatie
The word 'kastendiscriminatie' is a seven-syllable Dutch noun, stressed on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel separation and consonant cluster preservation rules. It denotes discrimination based on caste.
Definitions
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Discrimination based on caste.
Caste discrimination
“Kastendiscriminatie komt nog steeds voor in bepaalde delen van de wereld.”
“De overheid voert maatregelen in om kastendiscriminatie tegen te gaan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na').
Syllables
kas — Open syllable, vowel-ending.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant-ending.. dis — Open syllable, vowel-ending.. cri — Open syllable, vowel-ending.. mi — Open syllable, vowel-ending.. na — Open syllable, vowel-ending.. tie — Closed syllable, consonant-ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are generally separated.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together if they form a natural phonetic unit.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Dutch words.
- The 'str' cluster in 'discriminatie' is a common exception where the cluster is kept together.
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