kolenvergassingscentrale
Syllables
ko-len-ver-gas-sings-cen-tra-le
Pronunciation
/ˈkoːlə(n)vərɣɑsɪŋsɛnˈtraːlə/
Stress
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Morphemes
kolen + vergassingscentrale
The word 'kolenvergassingscentrale' is a compound noun meaning 'coal gasification plant'. It is syllabified based on vowel peaks and consonant cluster preservation, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, combining Germanic roots and a French-derived suffix. Syllable division is consistent with other similar compound nouns in Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
A facility where coal is converted into gas, typically for energy production.
Coal gasification plant
“De nieuwe kolenvergassingscentrale zal de energievoorziening verbeteren.”
“Er is veel protest tegen de bouw van de kolenvergassingscentrale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gas-sin-gs'. The final syllable 'tra-le' also receives some secondary stress.
Syllables
ko — Open syllable, containing the initial vowel.. len — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. The 'n' can be elided.. ver — Open syllable, containing the verbal prefix.. gas — Closed syllable, containing the root of the gasification process.. sings — Closed syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix.. cen — Open syllable, part of the 'centrale' component.. tra — Open syllable, part of the 'centrale' component.. le — Closed syllable, completing the 'centrale' component.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'e' in 'vergassing' can become schwa).
- Potential elision of 'n' in 'kolen' in rapid speech.
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