verkeersinfrastructuur
Syllables
ver-keers-in-fra-struc-tuur
Pronunciation
/vərˈkeːrsɪnfraːstʁyktuːr/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + structuur + -uur
The word 'verkeersinfrastructuur' is a compound noun with six syllables divided based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('struc'). It's composed of Germanic and Latin roots with various prefixes and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The collective systems of roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, and other physical structures that support the movement of traffic.
Traffic infrastructure
“De gemeente investeert in de verbetering van de verkeersinfrastructuur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('struc').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. keers — Closed syllable, consonant 's' closes it.. in — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. fra — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. struc — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ct' closes it.. tuur — Closed syllable, consonant 'r' closes it.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can close syllables.
- The 'r' pronunciation varies regionally but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The consonant cluster 'str' is common and doesn't pose a problem.
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