ontziltingsinstallaties
Syllables
on-tzil-tings-in-stal-la-ties
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈzɪltɪŋsɪnˌstallaːtsiəs/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
ont- + zilt- + -ingsinstallaties
The word 'ontziltingsinstallaties' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'desalination plants'. It is syllabified as on-tzil-tings-in-stal-la-ties, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains common Dutch consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'ont-', the root 'zilt-', and the suffixes '-ingsinstallaties'.
Definitions
- 1
Facilities used to remove salt from water.
Desalination plants
“De overheid investeert in nieuwe ontziltingsinstallaties.”
“Ontziltingsinstallaties zijn essentieel in droge gebieden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('in' in 'in-stal-la-ties').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel nucleus followed by a consonant.. tzil — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus followed by a consonant cluster.. tings — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus followed by a consonant cluster.. in — Open syllable, vowel nucleus followed by a consonant.. stal — Open syllable, vowel nucleus followed by a consonant cluster.. la — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ties — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
ont-
Dutch prefix meaning 'un-', 'de-', or 'dis-', indicating reversal or negation. Germanic origin.
zilt-
Dutch root related to 'zout' (salt). Germanic origin.
-ingsinstallaties
Combination of suffixes: -ing- (noun formation), -s- (plural), -installaties- (installation facilities, from French/Latin).
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- The 'tz' cluster is a common feature of Dutch and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge.
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