watersysteemheffing
Syllables
wa-ter-sys-teem-hef-fing
Pronunciation
/ˈwaːtərˌsɪsˈteːmˌhɛfɪŋ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
water + systeem + heffing
The word 'watersysteemheffing' is divided into six syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters at syllable boundaries. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('hef'). The word is a compound noun consisting of 'water', 'systeem', and 'heffing'.
Definitions
- 1
A levy or tax imposed on water systems.
Water system levy
“De gemeenteraad debatteerde over de verhoging van de watersysteemheffing.”
syn:waterbelasting
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('hef'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, stressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. sys — Open syllable, unstressed.. teem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. hef — Open syllable, stressed.. fing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are permissible, especially at the beginning of syllables, but are avoided at syllable boundaries where possible.
- The compound nature of the word is the main complexity, but each component follows standard rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not alter syllabification.
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