verbruikersbelasting
Syllables
ver-brui-kers-be-las-ting
Pronunciation
/vərˈbœykərsbəˌlɑstɪŋ/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
ver- + bruik- + -ersbelasting
The Dutch noun 'verbruikersbelasting' (consumer tax) is syllabified as ver-brui-kers-be-las-ting, with primary stress on 'brui'. It follows vowel-centered syllable division rules and demonstrates typical Dutch compound word stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A tax levied on consumers, typically a value-added tax (VAT) or sales tax.
Consumer tax
“De verbruikersbelasting is gestegen.”
“De overheid verhoogt de verbruikersbelasting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('brui'). Dutch stress generally falls on the first syllable, but in compounds, it often shifts to the first syllable of the second component.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. brui — Diphthong, primary stressed syllable.. kers — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. las — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ting — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Digraph Splitting
Digraphs (like 'ui') are kept together within a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally permissible within a syllable, unless they create an unpronounceable sequence.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the first syllable of the second component in compound words.
- The 'rs' cluster is a common feature in Dutch and doesn't typically trigger syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
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