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steenkolenverbruik

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5 syllables
18 characters
Dutch
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5syllables

steenkolenverbruik

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

steen-ko-len-ver-bruik

Pronunciation

/ˈsteːnˌkoːlə(n)vərˈbɾœyk/

Stress

00011

Morphemes

ver- + steenkolen + -bruik

The word 'steenkolenverbruik' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'coal consumption'. It is divided into five syllables: steen-ko-len-ver-bruik, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'bruik'. The syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves consonant clusters. The word consists of the roots 'steen' (stone), 'kool' (coal), and 'verbruik' (consumption).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The consumption of coal.

    Coal consumption

    “Het steenkolenverbruik is de afgelopen jaren sterk gedaald.”

    “De overheid wil het steenkolenverbruik verminderen.”

    syn:kolenconsumptie
    ant:kolenproductie

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'bruik' within 'verbruik'. The other syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

5
steen/steːn/
ko/koː/
len/lə(n)/
ver/vər/
bruik/bɾœyk/

steen — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and ending in a nasal consonant.. ko — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. len — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a nasal consonant. The (n) is often reduced.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. bruik — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and ending in a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

ver-

Intensive prefix, originating from Old Dutch, indicating a thorough or complete action.

root

steenkolen

Compound root consisting of 'steen' (stone) and 'kool' (coal), referring to the type of fuel.

suf

-bruik

Derived from 'bruiken' (to use), indicating the action of consumption.

Similar Words

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Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress is placed on the second-to-last syllable.

Compound Word Syllabification

Each root within a compound word retains its original syllabic structure.

  • The pronunciation of the 'n' in 'koolen' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (alveolar vs. uvular).
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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