railinfrastructuur
Syllables
rai-lin-fra-struc-tuur
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛilɪnfraː.stryk.tyr/
Stress
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Morphemes
rail + infrastructuur
The Dutch word 'railinfrastructuur' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: rai-lin-fra-struc-tuur. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-struc-'. Syllabification follows onset-rime division, with diphthongs treated as single units. The word's structure reflects typical Dutch compound word formation.
Definitions
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The physical and organizational systems needed for the operation of railways.
Railway infrastructure
“De overheid investeert in de verbetering van de railinfrastructuur.”
“De railinfrastructuur is essentieel voor een efficiënt transport.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-struc-'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
rai — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'ai' (diphthong).. lin — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'in'. fra — Open syllable, onset 'fr', rime 'a'. struc — Closed syllable, onset 'str', rime 'uc'. Primary stress.. tuur — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'uur' (diphthong).
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs ('ai', 'uur') are treated as single units within the rime.
- Dutch allows complex consonant clusters at the beginning and end of syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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