overheidschuldquote
Syllables
o-ver-heid-schuld-quote
Pronunciation
/oːvərˈɦɛit.sʃʏlt.kwoːtə/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
over + schuld + heid
The word *overheidsschuldquote* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: o-ver-heid-schuld-quote. Stress falls on the third syllable (*schuld*). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The word is composed of the prefix *over-*, the root *schuld*, and the suffix *heid*, with *quote* functioning as a second root.
Definitions
- 1
The ratio of government debt to gross domestic product.
Government debt-to-GDP ratio
“De overheidsschuldquote is de afgelopen jaren gestegen.”
“Een hoge overheidsschuldquote kan leiden tot economische problemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('schuld'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. heid — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. schuld — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. quote — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel digraphs and triphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
- The *sch-* cluster is a common exception to the consonant cluster preservation rule.
- Dutch vowel qualities are important for accurate pronunciation.
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