witteboordencriminaliteit
Syllables
wit-te-boord-en-cri-mi-na-li-teit
Pronunciation
/ˈʋɪtəˌboːrdənˌkriːminaːliˈtɛit/
Stress
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Morphemes
crimi + naliteit
The word 'witteboordencriminaliteit' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of Germanic and Latin-derived morphemes, denoting white-collar crime.
Definitions
- 1
Economische criminaliteit gepleegd door personen in een professionele of zakelijke omgeving.
Economic crime committed by persons in a professional or business environment.
“De politie onderzoekt een zaak van witteboordencriminaliteit.”
“Witteboordencriminaliteit kan grote economische schade veroorzaken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'teit'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
wit — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Unstressed.. te — Open syllable, schwa vowel. Unstressed.. boord — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. en — Open syllable, schwa vowel. Unstressed.. cri — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Unstressed.. na — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Unstressed.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Unstressed.. teit — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster. Stressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken up to create an open syllable without violating phonotactic constraints.
- The 'te' and 'en' particles are common in Dutch compounds and are typically syllabified as separate units.
- The diphthong 'ei' is pronounced as /ɛi/ and does not affect syllable division.
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