zwartgeldpraktijken
Syllables
zwa-rt-geld-prak-tij-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɑrtɣɛltˌprɑktɛi̯kən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
zwart + geld + praktijk-en
The word 'zwartgeldpraktijken' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: zwa-rt-geld-prak-tij-ken. The primary stress falls on 'prak'. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, accommodating consonant clusters common in Dutch. The word consists of a prefix ('zwart'), a root ('geld'), and another root with a suffix ('praktijk-en').
Definitions
- 1
Illegal financial dealings
Black money practices
“De politie onderzoekt de zwartgeldpraktijken van de criminele organisatie.”
“Zwartgeldpraktijken zijn strafbaar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'prak'
Syllables
zwa — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. rt — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. geld — Open syllable, root of the word.. prak — Closed syllable, root of the word.. tij — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ken — Closed syllable, plural suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are permitted within syllables, especially after vowels.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ or /x/).
- Complex consonant clusters are common in Dutch and do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
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