miljoenenoplichting
Syllables
mil-jo-e-nen-op-lich-ting
Pronunciation
/mɪlˈjoːnənɔpˌlɪxtɪŋ/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
op + miljoen + lichting
The word 'miljoenenoplichting' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'million-dollar fraud'. It is divided into seven syllables: mil-jo-e-nen-op-lich-ting, with primary stress on 'op'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress. The word is morphologically composed of the root 'miljoen' (million), the connecting element 'en', the prefix 'op', and the root 'lichting' (fraud).
Definitions
- 1
Large-scale fraud or swindle, often involving a significant amount of money (millions).
Million-dollar fraud
“De politie onderzoekt een miljoenenoplichting.”
“Het was een complexe miljoenenoplichting die jarenlang verborgen bleef.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'op', following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
mil — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. jo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. e — Open syllable, single vowel (schwa).. nen — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. op — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. lich — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster ('ch' as /x/).. ting — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants, respecting consonant clusters.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally places primary stress on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'ch' as /x/ is a characteristic feature of Dutch phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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