prijsdiscriminatie
Syllables
prijs-dis-cri-mi-na-tie
Pronunciation
/prɛisdiskrɪminaːtsi/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
prijsdiscriminatie + -atie
The word 'prijsdiscriminatie' is divided into six syllables: prijs-dis-cri-mi-na-tie. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'). The word is a compound noun derived from Dutch 'prijs' and Latin 'discriminatio', with the suffix '-atie'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and consonant-vowel structure.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of charging different prices to different customers for the same product or service.
Price discrimination
“Prijsdiscriminatie is in sommige sectoren gebruikelijk.”
“De wetgeving probeert prijsdiscriminatie te voorkomen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'). Dutch stress is often penultimate, but compound words can have shifted stress.
Syllables
prijs — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. dis — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. cri — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. mi — Open, stressed syllable.. na — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. tie — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to maintain consonant clusters within a syllable whenever possible.
Consonant-Vowel Structure
Basic syllable structure rule: syllables generally consist of a consonant followed by a vowel.
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs like 'ij' are treated as single vowel units within a syllable.
- Stress placement in compound words can deviate from the typical penultimate stress rule.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllable division.
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