kostendekkingsgraad
Syllables
kos-ten-dek-kings-graad
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔstənˌdɛkɪŋsɣraːt/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
kost, dekking, graad + -en
The word 'kostendekkingsgraad' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: kos-ten-dek-kings-graad. The primary stress falls on the 'dek' syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant cluster splits, aligning with morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The degree to which costs are covered; the percentage of costs that are recouped.
Cost recovery rate
“De kostendekkingsgraad van het project was 95%.”
“Een lage kostendekkingsgraad kan leiden tot verlies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the 'dek' syllable (penultimate syllable of the final constituent). Secondary stress on 'graad'
Syllables
kos — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. dek — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. kings — Closed syllable, containing the 'ng' cluster.. graad — Open syllable, final syllable, receives secondary stress.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) where possible.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Syllable boundaries generally avoid breaking up consonant clusters.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries in compound words.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration. Syllable division reflects the underlying morphemes.
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