microkredietfondsen
Syllables
mi-cro-kre-diet-fon-dsen
Pronunciation
/ˌmi.kro.kʁeˈdi.ət.fɔn.sə(n)/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
micro- + krediet + -fondsen
The word 'microkredietfondsen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: mi-cro-kre-diet-fon-dsen. Stress falls on 'fon'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onset complexity. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'krediet', and the suffix '-fondsen'.
Definitions
- 1
Funds specifically designated for providing small loans to individuals or groups, typically those lacking access to traditional banking services.
Microcredit funds
“De overheid investeert in microkredietfondsen om ondernemerschap te stimuleren.”
“Deze stichting beheert verschillende microkredietfondsen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fon').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. cro — Open syllable, unstressed.. kre — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster.. diet — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fon — Open syllable, primary stressed.. dsen — Closed syllable, unstressed. Schwa sound possible.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch attempts to maximize the complexity of syllable onsets.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC).
Avoid Single-Consonant Onsets
Syllable division avoids leaving a single consonant as the onset of a syllable if possible.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The consonant cluster /kʁe/ in 'krediet' requires careful consideration to avoid creating an illegal syllable onset.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʁ/ might exist.
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