volkshuisvestingstaak
Syllables
volks-huis-ves-ting-staak
Pronunciation
/ˈvɔlksɦœysvɛstɪŋstaːk/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
volks + huisvesting + staak
The word 'volkshuisvestingstaak' is syllabified into volks-huis-ves-ting-staak, with primary stress on 'ting'. It's a complex noun composed of the prefix 'volks-', root 'huisvesting-', and suffix '-staak', referring to the public housing task. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and affix integrity.
Definitions
- 1
The task or duty of providing public housing.
Public housing task
“De gemeente heeft een belangrijke volkshuisvestingstaak.”
“De volkshuisvestingstaak is complex en vereist veel planning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ting').
Syllables
volks — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains the prefix.. huis — Open syllable, part of the root.. ves — Closed syllable, part of the root.. ting — Closed syllable, part of the root.. staak — Closed syllable, contains the suffix.
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split to ensure each syllable has a vowel peak, but preference is given to keeping affixes intact.
Prefix/Suffix Integrity
Prefixes and suffixes are generally kept together as single syllables.
Penultimate Stress
In words with more than one syllable, stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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