nummeroverdraagbaarheid
Syllables
num-mer-o-ver-draag-baar-heid
Pronunciation
/ˈnʏmərˌoːvərˈdraːɣbɑrˌhɛit/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
over- + nummer, draag- + -baar, -heid
The word 'nummeroverdraagbaarheid' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('draag-'). The word denotes 'number portability' and is a key term in telecommunications.
Definitions
- 1
The ability for a subscriber to retain their telephone number when switching between different telecommunication providers.
Number portability
“De nummeroverdraagbaarheid is een belangrijk recht van de consument.”
“Zorg ervoor dat je nummeroverdraagbaarheid aanvraagt voordat je van provider wisselt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('draag-'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on an earlier syllable, particularly the root of the first element.
Syllables
num — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mer — Open syllable, part of the root 'nummer'.. o — Open syllable, part of the prefix 'over-'. ver — Open syllable, part of the prefix 'over-'. draag — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, root 'draag-'. baar — Open syllable, suffix '-baar'. heid — Open syllable, suffix '-heid'
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllables, leading to divisions that maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables where possible.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the root of the first element in compound words.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in Dutch, but does not affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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