opheffingssuitverkoop
Syllables
op-hef-fings-suit-ver-koop
Pronunciation
/ɔpˈɦɛfɪŋsœytˈvɛrkoːp/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
op- + heff- + -ing
The word 'opheffingsuitverkoop' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'liquidation sale'. It's syllabified as op-hef-fings-suit-ver-koop, with primary stress on '-koop'. The division follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks. It's formed from several morphemes including prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A sale to dispose of all goods before a business closes.
Liquidation sale, closing-down sale
“De winkel houdt een opheffingsuitverkoop.”
“We hebben veel afgeprijsde artikelen tijdens de opheffingsuitverkoop.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-koop'. The first syllable 'op' is lightly stressed.
Syllables
op — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. hef — Open syllable, part of the root.. fings — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-ing'.. suit — Open syllable, part of the root.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. koop — Closed syllable, root, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a single syllable unless breaking them is unavoidable for creating open syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Dutch compound words are syllabified by treating each morpheme as a potential syllable unit, while still adhering to the open syllable preference.
- The 'uit' sequence is often treated as a single syllable, but here it's divided for clarity.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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