kwalititskenmerken
Syllables
kwal-i-tits-ken-mer-ken
Pronunciation
/kwaˈlɛi̯tɪtskənˌmɛrkən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ge- + kwaliteit + -s
The word 'kwaliteitskenmerken' is a Dutch noun meaning 'quality characteristics'. It is divided into six syllables: kwal-i-tits-ken-mer-ken. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ken'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root 'kwaliteit' and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Characteristics or features related to quality.
quality characteristics
“De belangrijkste kwaliteitskenmerken van dit product zijn duurzaamheid en betrouwbaarheid.”
“We hebben de kwaliteitskenmerken van de nieuwe auto getest.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ken'.
Syllables
kwal — Onset cluster 'kw', open syllable.. i — Diphthong, open syllable.. tits — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. ken — Open syllable, stressed.. mer — Open syllable.. ken — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Complexity
Consonant clusters like 'kw' are treated as single onsets.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV).
Avoid Breaking Clusters
Consonant clusters within a syllable are generally preserved.
Suffix Boundaries
Syllable division often occurs at suffix boundaries.
- The 'ge-' is not a typical prefix in this context, but part of the root formation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
- The word is relatively long and complex, requiring careful application of syllabification rules.
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