prostitutiebranche
Syllables
pro-sti-tu-tie-bran-che
Pronunciation
/pro.sti.ˈty.ti.brɑ̃.ʃə/
Stress
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Morphemes
prostitutie, branche
The word 'prostitutiebranche' is divided into six syllables: pro-sti-tu-tie-bran-che. Stress falls on 'bran'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of vowel-based initiation and consonant cluster breaking. It's a compound noun with Latin and French/Germanic roots.
Definitions
- 1
The sector or industry relating to prostitution.
Prostitution industry/branch
“De overheid probeert de prostitutiebranche te reguleren.”
“Er zijn zorgen over de uitbuiting binnen de prostitutiebranche.”
syn:sekswerkbranche
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bran'.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. tie — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. bran — Open syllable with nasal vowel.. che — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllable Initiation
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Breaking
Consonant clusters are typically broken after the first vowel.
- Compound nouns are treated as single units for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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