koopkrachtverhoging
Syllables
koop-kracht-ver-ho-ging
Pronunciation
/ˈkoːp.krɑxt.fɛr.hoː.ɣɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ver- + koopkrachtverhog + -ing
koopkrachtverhoging is a Dutch noun meaning 'buying power increase'. It's divided into koop-kracht-ver-ho-ging, with stress on 'kracht'. It's a compound word formed from Germanic roots and a suffix, following vowel-based and consonant cluster syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
The increase in the ability of consumers to purchase goods and services.
Buying power increase
“De regering streeft naar een koopkrachtverhoging voor de burgers.”
“Door de inflatie is er geen koopkrachtverhoging geweest.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'kracht'. Dutch compounds often shift stress from the initial syllable.
Syllables
koop — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. kracht — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. Primary stressed syllable.. ver — Open syllable, functioning as a prefix.. ho — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ging — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables.
Compound Word Rule
Stress often shifts in compound words.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound in 'verhoging' do not affect syllabification.
- The compound structure influences stress placement.
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