staatschuldreductie
Syllables
staat-schuld-re-duc-tie
Pronunciation
/ˈstaːt.sxʏlt.rə.dyk.tsi/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
re- + duct + -tie
The word 'staatsschuldreductie' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: staat-schuld-re-duc-tie. The primary stress falls on 'duc'. It's formed from Latin roots and follows standard Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters. The word refers to the reduction of state debt.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of reducing state debt.
State debt reduction
“De regering streeft naar staatsschuldreductie.”
“Staatsschuldreductie is een belangrijk economisch doel.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'duc', following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress. The first syllable 'staat' also receives some degree of stress, but is less prominent.
Syllables
staat — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Stressed syllable.. schuld — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. re — Open, unstressed syllable. Acts as a prefix-like element.. duc — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. tie — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The pronunciation of 'sch' as /sx/ or /s/ is a regional variation that doesn't affect syllable division.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which are generally kept intact within a syllable.
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