waterstoftechnologie
Syllables
wa-ter-stof-tech-no-lo-gie
Pronunciation
/ˈʋaːtərstɔfˌtɛxnoˈloːɣi/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
techno- + waterstof- + -logie
The word 'waterstoftechnologie' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and adhering to the vowel-centric syllable rule. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It comprises the root 'waterstof-', the prefix 'techno-', and the suffix '-logie', denoting hydrogen technology.
Definitions
- 1
The study and application of hydrogen as a source of energy and in various technological processes.
Hydrogen technology
“De overheid investeert in waterstoftechnologie.”
“Waterstoftechnologie kan een belangrijke rol spelen in de energietransitie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo').
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. stof — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tech — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. no — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. lo — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. gie — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'stof' and 'tech'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel, ensuring clear syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, influencing pronunciation.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllabification rules apply consistently.
- Regional variations in vowel quality might exist but are unlikely to alter the syllable division.
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