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volkshuisvestingstaak

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
21 characters
Dutch
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volkshuisvestingstaak

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

5
volks/vɔlks/
huis/ɦœys/
ves/vɛs/
ting/tɪŋ/
staak/staːk/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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