kosteloosheidsbeginsel
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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.
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