kwaliteitscontroles
Syllables
kwal-i-teits-con-tro-les
Pronunciation
/kwaˈlɛi̯tətskɔnˈtroːləs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ge- + controle + -s
The word 'kwaliteitscontroles' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kwal-i-teits-con-tro-les. Stress falls on the third syllable ('teits'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and penultimate stress. It's composed of two roots ('kwaliteit' and 'controle') and plural suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Checks or inspections to ensure quality.
quality controls
“De kwaliteitscontroles zijn streng.”
“Er worden regelmatig kwaliteitscontroles uitgevoerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('teits'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
kwal — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. teits — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. con — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tro — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. les — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
A vowel followed by one or more consonants typically forms a closed syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable of a word.
- The initial 'kw' cluster is a common and straightforward onset. The diphthong 'ei' is treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect the core syllabification.
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