solidariteitsheffing
Syllables
sol-i-da-ri-teits-hef-fing
Pronunciation
/sɔ.li.da.ri.ˈtɛits.hɛf.fɪŋ/
Stress
0001100
Morphemes
soli- + dariteit + -sheffing
The word 'solidariteitsheffing' is a Dutch noun meaning 'solidarity levy'. It's divided into seven syllables (sol-i-da-ri-teits-hef-fing) with primary stress on 'teits'. It's a compound word with Latin and Dutch roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A levy or tax imposed to fund social programs or demonstrate solidarity with a particular group.
Solidarity levy/tax
“De overheid heeft een solidariteitsheffing ingesteld om de zorg te financieren.”
“De solidariteitsheffing is controversieel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('teits').
Syllables
sol — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'. i — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'. da — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. ri — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'. teits — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. hef — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. fing — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each vowel sound forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with complex words, but the provided division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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