tariefsverhogingen
Syllables
ta-riefs-ver-ho-gin-gen
Pronunciation
/taˈrifsfərˌhoːɣɪŋən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ver- + tarief + -sverhogingenen
The word 'tariefsverhogingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'tariff increases'. It's syllabified as ta-riefs-ver-ho-gin-gen, with primary stress on 'ver'. The word is formed through compounding and derivation, with a Germanic prefix, a French/Arabic root, and Germanic suffixes. Syllable division follows the principles of sonority sequencing and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Increases in tariffs or rates.
Tariff increases
“De overheid kondigde tariefsverhogingen aan.”
“De tariefsverhogingen hebben geleid tot protesten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ta — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. ri — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. efs — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ho — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. gin — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. gen — Closed syllable, consonant-final, plural marker.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to maximize sonority from the periphery towards the nucleus.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable onsets.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables beginning with vowels are common and follow standard Dutch phonotactics.
- The 'sf' cluster is a common occurrence and is generally treated as a single onset.
- Dutch syllabification prioritizes pronounceability and follows established phonotactic constraints.
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