vrijestorhuurders
Syllables
vrij-es-tor-huur-ders
Pronunciation
/ˈvrɛi̯.sɛk.tɔr.ɦuːr.dərs/
Stress
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Morphemes
vrij + sector + huurders
The word 'vrijesectorhuurders' is a compound noun syllabified into 'vrij-es-tor-huur-ders' with primary stress on 'huur'. It's composed of the prefix 'vrij', the root 'sector', and the suffix 'huurders'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
Tenants who rent in the private sector, as opposed to social housing.
Private sector tenants
“De vrijesectorhuurders betalen vaak hogere huurprijzen.”
“Er is een groeiende groep vrijesectorhuurders in de stad.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'huur', following the general Dutch rule of stressing the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. es — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. tor — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.. huur — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. ders — Closed syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Maximizing Open Syllables
Dutch prefers open syllables, so consonant clusters are often broken up to create them.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
Penultimate Stress
The stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rs' cluster at the end of the word is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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