zuiveringsbelasting
Syllables
zui-ver-ings-be-las-ting
Pronunciation
/ˈzʏi.vər.ɪŋz.bəˈla.stɪŋ/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
be- + zuiver- + -ings
The word 'zuiveringsbelasting' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: zui-ver-ings-be-las-ting. Primary stress falls on 'las'. The word is morphologically composed of the root 'zuiver-' (pure), the suffix '-ings' (nominalizing), and the root 'belasting' (tax). Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
A tax or levy imposed to fund purification efforts.
Purification tax/levy
“De gemeente heeft de zuiveringsbelasting verhoogd.”
“De zuiveringsbelasting is onderdeel van de gemeentelijke begroting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'las'. Secondary stress on 'zui'. Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
zui — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Receives secondary stress.. ver — Open syllable, relatively unstressed.. ings — Closed syllable, containing the 'ng' consonant cluster. The 'ng' is treated as a single phoneme.. be — Open syllable, relatively unstressed.. las — Open syllable, receives primary stress.. ting — Closed syllable, relatively unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllables are divided to maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken up unless necessary for phonetic reasons.
- The 'ng' consonant cluster is treated as a single phoneme and is not typically split across syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable timing, but not the core syllable division.
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