neuenzehnhundertneununundachtzig
Syllables
neu-en-zehn-hun-dert-neu-nun-und-acht-zig
Pronunciation
/ˈnoʏnˌt͡sɛnˌhʊn.dɐtˈnoʏn.ʊntˈaxt.t͡siːk/
Stress
101010101
Morphemes
neun + zehn
The word 'neunzehnhundertneunundachtzig' (989) is syllabified based on vowel-initial syllables, consonant-vowel sequences, and the sonority sequencing principle. It's a compound number with primary stress on the first, seventh and ninth syllables. The syllabic [n] and consonant clusters require special attention.
Definitions
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“Das Haus hat die Nummer neunzehnhundertneunundachtzig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first, seventh and ninth syllables. Secondary stress on the fifth and eighth syllables.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, initial stress.. en — Syllabic consonant.. zehn — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. hun — Open syllable, secondary stress.. dert — Closed syllable.. neu — Open syllable.. nun — Closed syllable.. und — Closed syllable.. acht — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. zig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables begin with vowels.
Consonant-Vowel Sequence
Syllables are divided between consonants and vowels.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.
Syllabic Consonant
Consonant [n] can form a syllable on its own after a vowel.
- Syllabic [n] in *-en* requires special consideration.
- Consonant clusters /ts/ require splitting based on sonority.
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