successiebelastingen
Syllables
suc-ces-si-e-be-las-tin-gen
Pronunciation
/sʏˈkɛs.i.ə.bəˈla.stɪŋ.ən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + succes + -ie-be-last-ingen
The Dutch word 'successiebelastingen' (inheritance taxes) is divided into eight syllables: suc-ces-si-e-be-las-tin-gen. The primary stress falls on the 'be-' syllable. The word is a complex noun formed through compounding and derivation, with Latin and Dutch origins. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Inheritance taxes
Inheritance taxes
“De successiebelastingen zijn hoog in Nederland.”
“De overheid verhoogt de successiebelastingen.”
syn:erfbelasting
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('be-').
Syllables
suc — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ces — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. be — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. las — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. tin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. gen — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
ge-
Often a prefix indicating a state or result, but functions as part of the compound here. Germanic origin.
succes
Latin origin (*successus*), core meaning of 'success' or 'inheritance'.
-ie-be-last-ingen
Combination of Dutch suffixes: -ie- (nominalizing), -be- (burden/charge), -last- (burden/charge), -ingen (plural marker).
Sonority Principle
Syllables are structured to maximize sonority towards the nucleus (vowel).
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) over closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they create an overly complex structure.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word introduces complexity.
- The *ge-* element functions as part of the compound rather than a typical prefix.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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