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kostwinnersprincipe

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

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

kostwinnersprincipe

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

kost-win-ners-prin-ci-pe

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔstʋɪnərsprɪ̃sipe/

Stress

100101

Morphemes

kost, win, principe + ners

The Dutch noun 'kostwinnersprincipe' (breadwinner principle) is divided into six syllables: kos-twin-ners-prin-ci-pe, with primary stress on 'win'. It's a compound word built from roots relating to cost, earning, and principle, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The principle that a person's earning capacity is a factor in determining rights/obligations.

    Breadwinner principle

    Het kostwinnersprincipe wordt vaak toegepast bij het bepalen van alimentatie.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('win'), with a slight secondary stress on the final syllable ('pe').

Syllables

6
kost/kɔst/
win/ʋɪn/
ners/nərs/
prin/prɪn/
ci/si/
pe/pe/

kost Open syllable, initial syllable.. win Open syllable, part of a compound.. ners Open syllable, suffixal element.. prin Open syllable, part of the final root.. ci Open syllable, part of the final root.. pe Open syllable, final syllable, receives secondary stress.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors CV syllables, leading to simple syllable divisions.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on their constituent morphemes.

  • The 'spr' cluster in 'principe' is a common exception where a consonant cluster is maintained within a syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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