oppervlaktedelfstof
Syllables
op-per-vlak-te-delf-stof
Pronunciation
/ɔpərˈvlɑktədɛlfstɔf/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
op + pervlakte + delfstof
The word 'oppervlaktedelfstof' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'surface mining material'. It is divided into six syllables: op-per-vlak-te-delf-stof, with primary stress on 'vlak'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Dutch roots related to surface and mining.
Definitions
- 1
Material extracted from surface mining.
Surface mining material
“De analyse van het oppervlaktedelfstof toonde een hoog gehalte aan ijzer aan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vlak'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but in this case, the compound structure influences the stress placement.
Syllables
op — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. vlak — Open syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. delf — Open syllable, unstressed.. stof — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables move from more sonorous to less sonorous sounds.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- The 'v' in 'oppervlakte' is treated as part of the preceding syllable due to sonority.
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