kwaliteitsbeheersing
Syllables
kwa-li-teits-be-heers-ing
Pronunciation
/kʋaˈlɛi̯tətsbəˈɦeːrsɪŋ/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
be- + kwaliteit + -s
The Dutch word 'kwaliteitsbeheersing' (quality control) is divided into six syllables: kwa-li-teits-be-heers-ing. It features a complex morphemic structure with a Germanic prefix, a Latin-derived root, and multiple Dutch suffixes. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, keeping diphthongs intact and avoiding single initial consonants.
Definitions
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Quality control
Quality control
“De kwaliteitsbeheersing is van groot belang.”
“Het bedrijf investeert in kwaliteitsbeheersing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heers').
Syllables
kwa — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. li — Open syllable, diphthong.. teits — Closed syllable.. be — Open syllable.. heers — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are always kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Dutch allows certain consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant Rule
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes make it a complex case.
- Subtle stress pattern that can vary slightly depending on speech rate and regional accent.
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