zwartrijderspercentage
Syllables
zwart-rij-ders-per-cen-ta-ge
Pronunciation
/ˈzʋɑrt.ˌrɛi̯.dərs.pərˈsɛn.taʒə/
Stress
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Morphemes
zwart + rijd + erspercentage
The word 'zwartrijderspercentage' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: zwart-rij-ders-per-cen-ta-ge. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cen'). The word is formed from the prefix 'zwart-', the root 'rijd-', and the suffix '-erspercentage'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The percentage of people who travel without paying for a ticket, especially on public transport.
Percentage of fare dodgers
“Het zwartrijderspercentage is de afgelopen jaren gestegen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cen').
Syllables
zwart — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. rij — Open syllable, diphthong.. ders — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. per — Open syllable.. cen — Closed syllable, stressed.. ta — Open syllable.. ge — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The 'rs' cluster in 'rijders' is a common exception to the rule against breaking up consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
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