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kosteloosheidsbeginsel

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

kosteloosheidsbeginsel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kost-e-loos-heids-be-gin-sel

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔstəloːsɦɛitsbəɣɪnsəl/

Stress

0001000

Morphemes

be- + kost + -loosheidsbeginsel

The word 'kosteloosheidsbeginsel' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: kost-e-loos-heids-be-gin-sel. Stress falls on 'heids'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets. It's a compound word built from several morphemes indicating 'principle of free of charge'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Principle of free of charge

    Principle of free of charge

    Het kosteloosheidsbeginsel is belangrijk in de gezondheidszorg.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'heids'.

Syllables

7
kost/kɔst/
e/ə/
loos/loːs/
heids/ɦɛits/
be/bə/
gin/ɣɪn/
sel/səl/

kost Open syllable, containing the root of the word.. e Open syllable, a single vowel.. loos Closed syllable, containing the suffix -loos.. heids Closed syllable, containing the suffix -heid and genitive -s.. be Open syllable, containing the prefix be-.. gin Closed syllable, containing the root gin-.. sel Closed syllable, containing the suffix -sel.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch generally prefers open syllables (ending in a vowel).

Vowel as Syllable

Single vowels constitute a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Onset

Consonant clusters followed by a vowel form a syllable.

  • Avoidance of syllable-final consonant clusters.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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