werkingscoëfficiënt
Syllables
wer-kings-co-ëf-fi-ci-ënt
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɛr.kɪŋs.kœ.ə.fi.ˈsi.ɛnt/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
werkings- + coëfficiënt
The word 'werkingscoëfficiënt' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: wer-kings-co-ëf-fi-ci-ënt. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'werkings-' and the root 'coëfficiënt', a loanword from French. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A numerical factor representing the efficiency or effectiveness of an operation or process.
Coefficient of operation / Working coefficient
“De werkingscoëfficiënt van de motor is hoog.”
“Een lage werkingscoëfficiënt duidt op verlies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ci') of the 'coëfficiënt' component. Secondary stress is minimal.
Syllables
wer — Open syllable, initial syllable.. kings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. co — Open syllable, part of the borrowed root.. ëf — Closed syllable, diaeresis indicates separate pronunciation.. fi — Open syllable, part of the borrowed root.. ci — Open syllable, part of the borrowed root.. ënt — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
- The 'coëfficiënt' portion is a loanword from French and retains some of its original pronunciation and syllabification.
- The diaeresis on 'ë' is crucial for correct pronunciation and syllabification.
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