kleinverbruikersheffing
Syllables
klein-ver-brui-kers-hef-fing
Pronunciation
/ˈklɛin.vər.bɾœy.kərs.hɛf.fɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
klein + verbruik + ersheffing
The word 'kleinverbruikersheffing' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: klein-ver-brui-kers-hef-fing. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kers'). It's composed of the prefix 'klein', the root 'verbruik', and the suffix 'ersheffing'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and treating diphthongs as single units.
Definitions
- 1
A levy imposed on small consumers (e.g., of electricity or gas).
Small consumer levy
“De overheid heeft de kleinverbruikersheffing verhoogd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kers').
Syllables
klein — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. ver — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. brui — Contains a diphthong, unstressed.. kers — Stressed syllable, penultimate stress.. hef — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. fing — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs are generally considered a single vowel sound, forming a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch compounds.
- The 'br' cluster is treated as a single onset. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not affect syllabification.
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