kortetermijnwinsten
Syllables
kor-te-ter-mijn-win-sten
Pronunciation
/kɔrtəˈtɛrmɛinˈʋɪnstən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
kort + termijn + en
The word 'kortetermijnwinsten' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kor-te-ter-mijn-win-sten. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mijn'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
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Short-term profits
Short-term profits
“De onderneming rapporteerde aanzienlijke kortetermijnwinsten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mijn'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
kor — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. mijn — Closed, stressed syllable.. win — Closed syllable.. sten — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel form a closed syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length and complexity.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (alveolar vs. uvular) do not affect syllable division.
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