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Amerikaanse Maagdeneilanden
9 syllables27 letters
A·me·ri·kaan·se Maagd·e·nei·lan·den
/aːmɛriˈkaːnsə ˈmaːɣdəˌnɛi̯lɑndən/
noun

The word 'Amerikaanse Maagdeneilanden' is a compound noun divided into syllables based on vowel sounds, avoiding diphthong splits and maintaining consonant clusters where possible. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of each component. The word consists of an adjectival form 'Amerikaanse' and a noun phrase 'Maagdeneilanden', each with its own morphemic structure.

Rudolf Dieselstraat
5 syllables19 letters
Ru·dolf Di·e·sel·straat
[ru.dɔlf diˈe.səl.straːt]
noun

'Rudolf Dieselstraat' is a Dutch street name composed of the given name 'Rudolf Diesel' and the suffix '-straat' (street). It is divided into four syllables: Ru-dolf Di-e-sel-straat, with stress on the 'sel' syllable.

abonnementenbestand
7 syllables19 letters
a·bon·ne·men·ten·be·stand
/a.bɔ.nəˈmɛn.tə(n).bəˈstɑnt/
noun

The word 'abonnementenbestand' is a Dutch compound noun consisting of 'abonnementen' (subscriptions) and 'bestand' (file/database). It is syllabified as a-bon-ne-men-ten-be-stand, with primary stress on the penultimate and final syllables. The word's morphemic structure reveals its French origins and Dutch pluralization. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.

alimentatiebetalingen
9 syllables21 letters
a·li·men·ta·tie·be·ta·lin·gen
/a.li.mɛn.ta.ti.bə.ˈta.lɪŋ.ən/
noun

The word 'alimentatiebetalingen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into syllables based on vowel-consonant patterns. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin and Germanic roots and suffixes, indicating 'alimony payments'.

alimentatievorderingen
10 syllables22 letters
a·li·men·ta·tie·ve·vor·de·rin·gen
/al.i.mɛn.taː.ti.ə.vɔr.də.rɪŋ.ən/
noun

The word 'alimentatievorderingen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'support claims'. It is divided into syllables based on vowel sounds, maximizing onsets, and avoiding diphthong splitting. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix with Latin and Germanic origins.

aluminiumactiviteiten
10 syllables21 letters
a·lu·mi·ni·um·ac·ti·vi·tei·ten
/a.ly.mi.ni.j.ak.ti.vɪ.ˈtɛi̯.tən/
noun

The word 'aluminiumactiviteiten' is a compound noun divided into syllables based on vowel sounds, avoiding stranded consonants, and following the typical Dutch penultimate stress pattern. It consists of the root 'aluminium' and the suffix 'activiteiten', both with Latin origins. The syllable division is a-lu-mi-ni-um-ac-ti-vi-tei-ten, with stress on the 'tei' syllable.

apothekersassistente
8 syllables20 letters
a·po·the·kers·as·sis·ten·te
/ɑ.po.tə.kər.sɑ.si.stən.tə/
noun

The word 'apothekersassistente' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'pharmacy assistant'. It is syllabified as a-po-the-kers-as-sis-ten-te, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable '-ten-'. The word is morphologically composed of 'apotheker' (pharmacist) and 'assistente' (assistant). Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and handles consonant clusters common in Dutch.

apothekerscoöperatie
9 syllables20 letters
a·po·the·kers·co·ö·pe·ra·tie
/ɑpoˈtɛkərs.koːɔpəˈraːtsi/
noun

The Dutch word 'apothekerscoöperatie' (pharmacists' cooperative) is syllabified as a-po-the-kers-co-ö-pe-ra-tie, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'coö'. It's a compound noun derived from 'apotheker' and 'coöperatie', following Dutch rules of open syllable preference and diphthong integrity.

apothekersorganisatie
9 syllables21 letters
a·po·the·kers·or·ga·ni·sa·tie
/ɑ.pɔ.təˈkɛrs.ɔr.ɣa.ni.za.tsi/
noun

The word 'apothekersorganisatie' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the morphemes 'apothekers' (pharmacists) and 'organisatie' (organization).

apothekersrekeningen
8 syllables20 letters
a·po·the·kers·re·ke·nin·gen
/ɑ.po.təˈkɛr.sə.rə.kə.nɪŋ.ən/
noun

The word 'apothekersrekeningen' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nin'). The word is formed from 'apotheker' and 'rekening', with a plural suffix 'en'.

efficiencyverbeteringen
10 syllables23 letters
e·fi·ci·ën·cy·ver·be·te·rin·gen
/efiˈsɪ̃ʃɪvərbeːtərɪŋən/
noun

The word 'efficiencyverbeteringen' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding stranded consonants. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-te-'). The word is morphologically composed of an English loanword, a Germanic prefix, a Germanic root, and a Germanic suffix.

elektriciteitsbedrijf
7 syllables21 letters
e·lek·tri·ci·teits·be·drijf
/ˌeːlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsbəˈdrɛif/
noun

The word 'elektriciteitsbedrijf' is a compound noun syllabified as e-lek-tri-ci-teits-be-drijf, with primary stress on '-drijf'. It consists of the prefix 'elektri-', root '-citeits-', and suffix '-bedrijf'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.

elektriciteitsbedrijf
7 syllables20 letters
e·lek·tri·ci·teits·be·drijf
/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsbəˈdrɛif/
noun

The word 'elektriciteitsbedrijf' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: e-lek-tri-ci-teits-be-drijf. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-drijf'. It consists of the prefix 'elektri', the root 'citeits', and the root 'bedrijf', with a phonetic transcription of /ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsbəˈdrɛif/.

elektriciteitsdistributeurs
9 syllables27 letters
e·lek·tri·ci·teits·dis·tri·bu·teurs
/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtədɪstriˈbytørs/
noun

A complex Dutch noun meaning 'electricity distributors'. Syllabification follows open syllable preference and consonant cluster preservation rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

elektriciteitsdistributie
9 syllables25 letters
e·lek·tri·ci·teits·dis·tri·bu·tie
/ˌɛlɛktriˈsɪtɛitsdiˌstribytsi/
noun

The word 'elektriciteitsdistributie' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-tri-'). The word refers to the distribution of electricity and is a common term in the Dutch language.

elektronentemperatuur
8 syllables21 letters
e·lek·tron·en·tem·pe·ra·tuur
/ˌɛlɛktroːnə(n)tɛmpeːraˈtyːr/
noun

The word 'elektronentemperatuur' is a compound noun consisting of the root 'elektron' (electron) and 'temperatuur' (temperature), linked by the genitive plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel centrality, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-tuur').

elektronicafabrikant
8 syllables20 letters
e·lek·tro·ni·ka·fa·bri·kant
/e.lɛk.tro.ni.ka.fa.bri.kɑnt/
noun

The word 'elektronicafabrikant' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified as e-lek-tro-ni-ka-fa-bri-kant. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding stranded consonants, and is consistent with similar compound words in Dutch.

elektronicafabrikanten
9 syllables22 letters
e·lek·tro·ni·ca·fa·bri·kan·ten
/ˌɛlɛkˈtɾɔnɪkafaˈbrika(n)tə(n)/
noun

The word 'elektronicafabrikanten' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into syllables based on vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kan'). It consists of the roots 'elektronica' and 'fabrikant' with the plural suffix '-en'.

emancipatiegedachte
8 syllables19 letters
e·man·ci·pa·tie·ge·dach·te
/ɛmɑ̃.si.paː.ti.ɣəˈdɑxtə/
noun

The word 'emancipatiegedachte' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into syllables based on vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the morphemes 'emancipatie', 'ge-', and 'dachte', derived from French/Latin and Germanic roots respectively.

evangelieverkondiging
8 syllables21 letters
e·van·ge·lie·ver·kon·di·ging
/evaŋˈɣeli.vərˌkɔndɪɣɪŋ/
noun

The word 'evangelieverkondiging' is divided into syllables based on vowel peaks and maximizing onsets. It's a compound noun derived from Greek and Germanic roots, with primary stress on the second syllable ('lie'). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, accounting for consonant clusters and vowel sounds.

evenementenorganisatie
10 syllables22 letters
e·ve·ne·men·ten·or·ga·ni·sa·tie
/ˈeːvənəməntənɔrɣanisaːtsi/
noun

The word 'evenementenorganisatie' is a compound noun consisting of two elements: 'evenementen' (event) and 'organisatie' (organization). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the first element ('e-ve-ne-men-ten'). The IPA transcription is /ˈeːvənəməntənɔrɣanisaːtsi/.

evenementenorganisaties
10 syllables23 letters
e·ve·ne·men·ten·or·ga·ni·sa·ties
/ˈevə.nɛmɛntə.nɔr.ɣa.ni.ˈsa.tsis/
noun

The word 'evenementenorganisaties' is a complex Dutch noun divided into syllables based on vowel peaks and onset maximization. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word derived from 'evenement' and 'organisatie', with a plural suffix. Syllabification follows standard Dutch phonological rules.

evenementenvuurwerk
7 syllables19 letters
e·ve·ne·men·ten·vuur·werk
/ˈeːvənəmɛntənˈvʏyrˌʋɛrk/
noun

The word 'evenementenvuurwerk' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds, avoiding splits in digraphs, and resolving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'). The word is composed of the morphemes 'evenement', 'vuur', and 'werk'.

hypotheekverklaring
6 syllables19 letters
hy·po·theek·ver·kla·ring
/ɦɪˈpoːteːk.vərˈklaː.rɪŋ/
noun

The word 'hypotheekverklaring' is a compound noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('kla-'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding digraph splitting. It consists of a Greek/Dutch root ('hypotheek/klar') modified by the prefix 'ver-' and the nominalizing suffix '-ing'.

identificatiebewijzen
9 syllables20 letters
i·den·ti·fi·ca·tie·be··zen
/ɪ.dɛn.tɪ.fiˈkaː.tsi.bɛˈʋɛi̯.zən/
noun

The word 'identificatiebewijzen' is divided into syllables based on vowel sounds, preserving the 'ij' digraph and adhering to the penultimate stress rule. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Dutch roots, meaning 'identification documents'.

identiteitsconstructie
8 syllables22 letters
i·den·ti·teit·s·con·struc·tie
/ɪdɛntiˈtɛitskɔnstrʏkcie/
noun

The word 'identiteitsconstructie' is a Dutch noun meaning 'identity construction'. It's syllabified as i-den-ti-teit-s-con-struc-tie, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('teit'). It's a compound word built from Latin-derived morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch vowel-centric rules.

identiteitsconstructies
7 syllables23 letters
i·den·ti·tits·kon·struk·cies
/ɪdɛntiˈtɛitskɔnstrʏksiəs/
noun

The word 'identiteitsconstructies' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'identity constructions'. It's syllabified as i-den-ti-tits-kon-struk-cies, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('tits'). It's a compound word derived from Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and consonant cluster preservation.

identiteitsdiefstal
6 syllables19 letters
i·den·ti·teits·die·fstal
/ɪdɛntiˈtɛitsdiːfstal/
noun

The word 'identiteitsdiefstal' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'identity theft'. It is divided into syllables 'i-den-ti-teits-die-fstal' with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, with Latin and Dutch origins. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters.

identiteitsgebonden
7 syllables19 letters
i·den·ti·tëits··bon·dən
/ɪ.dɛn.tiˈtɛits.ɣə.bɔn.də(n)/
adjective

The word 'identiteitsgebonden' is a complex Dutch adjective formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows the vowel-following consonant rule, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It means 'identity-bound' and is used to describe things related to one's identity.

identiteitsgegevens
7 syllables19 letters
i·den·ti·tets·ge·ge·vens
/ɪdɛntiˈtɛitsɣəˌɣevə(n)s/
noun

The word 'identiteitsgegevens' is a compound noun divided into syllables 'i-den-ti-tets-ge-ge-vens'. It consists of the root 'identiteit' (identity) and the suffix 's-gegevens' (data). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-tits-'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and maintains consonant clusters where phonetically justifiable.

initialisatieprogramma
10 syllables22 letters
i·ni·ti·a·li·sa·tie·pro·gram·ma
/ɪnɪʃaˈlisaːtsiˌproːɣramə/
noun

The word 'initialisatieprogramma' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows the rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster maintenance, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, a Greek-derived root, and a Dutch suffix.

leningenportefeuilles
7 syllables21 letters
le·nin·gen·port·fo·euil·les
/ˈleːnɪŋə(n)pɔrtəfœj(ə)ls/
noun

The word 'leningenportefeuilles' is a Dutch noun meaning 'loan portfolios'. It's a compound word syllabified based on vowel peaks and Dutch consonant cluster rules. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('feil'). The word consists of the prefix 'leen-', the root 'portefeuille', and the plural suffix '-s'.

olifantenbeschermers
7 syllables20 letters
o·li·fan·ten·be·scherm·ers
/ɔlɪˈfɑntə(n)bəˈsxɛrmərs/
noun

The word 'olifantenbeschermers' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and avoiding digraph splits. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('scherm'). It consists of the root 'olifant' (elephant) and several suffixes indicating plurality and agency. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, with potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.

olifantenverblijven
7 syllables19 letters
o·li·fan·ten·ver·blij·ven
/ɔliˈfɑntə(n)vərˈblɛivən/
noun

The word 'olifantenverblijven' is a compound noun meaning 'elephant enclosures'. It is syllabified as o-li-fan-ten-ver-blij-ven, with primary stress on 'blij'. The word is composed of the root 'olifant' (elephant) and the suffix '-enverblijven' (residence/enclosure). Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and avoids splitting consonant clusters.

openingsfestiviteiten
8 syllables21 letters
o·pen·ings·fes·ti·vi·tei·ten
/ˈoːpənɪŋsfɛstɪvɪˈtɛitən/
noun

The word 'openingsfestiviteiten' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, keeping consonant clusters intact. Primary stress falls on 'o-pen-ings', with potential secondary stress on 'tei'. The word is composed of the prefix 'openings' and the root 'festiviteiten'.

openingshandelingen
7 syllables19 letters
o·pen·ings·han·de·lin·gen
/ˈoːpənɪŋsɦɑn.də.lɪŋ.ən/
noun

The word 'openingshandelingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed through prefixation and suffixation. It is divided into syllables based on onset-rime principles, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The syllabification is consistent with Dutch phonological rules and similar complex words.

radicaliseringstendenzen
9 syllables24 letters
ra·di·ca·li·se·ring·sten·den·zen
/raːdiˈkaːliˌseːriŋstɛnˈdɛnzə(n)/
noun

The word 'radicaliseringstendenzen' is divided into syllables based on vowel sounds, preserving consonant clusters where possible. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun formed from Latin and German roots, describing the tendency towards radicalization. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-centric division and penultimate stress.

referentiearchitecturen
9 syllables23 letters
re·fe·ren·tie·ar·chi·tec·tu·ren
/rɛfəˈrɛntsi.ɑr.xɪ.tɛkˈtyːrən/
noun

The word 'referentiearchitecturen' is a compound noun syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel centering principles. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tec'). It consists of a Latin-derived prefix/root ('referentie'), a Greek-derived root ('architect'), and a Dutch plural suffix ('uren').

resultatenverbetering
8 syllables21 letters
re·sul·ta·ten·ver·be·te·ring
/rɪˈsʏltaːtə(n)vərbeːtərɪŋ/
noun

The word 'resultatenverbetering' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'improvement of results'. It is syllabified as re-sul-ta-ten-ver-be-te-ring, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the root 'resultaten' (results), the prefix 'ver-' (improvement), and the suffix '-betering' (improvement). Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, avoiding digraph splitting and separating prefixes/suffixes.

universiteitsbibliotheken
11 syllables25 letters
u·ni·ver·si·tei·ts·bi·bli·o·the·ken
/ynivərsiˈtɛitsbiˌblioˈteːkən/
noun

The word 'universiteitsbibliotheken' is divided into syllables based on vowel sounds, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'bibliotheken'. The word is a compound noun formed from 'universiteit' and 'bibliotheek' with the plural suffix 'en'.

universiteitsgebeuren
8 syllables21 letters
u·ni·ver·si·teits·ge·beu·ren
/ynivərsiˈtɛitsɣəˈbøːrə(n)/
noun

The word 'universiteitsgebeuren' is a Dutch compound noun consisting of 'universiteit' and 'gebeuren'. It is syllabified as u-ni-ver-si-teits-ge-beu-ren, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of 'gebeuren'. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin and Germanic origins. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters.

universiteitslaboratorium
10 syllables25 letters
u·ni·ver·si·teits·la·bo·ra·to·rium
/ynivərsiˈtɛitslaˌbɔraːtoːrium/
noun

The word 'universiteitslaboratorium' is a compound noun divided into syllables based on maximizing open syllables and adhering to the penultimate stress rule. It consists of the roots 'universiteit' and 'laboratorium' connected by a genitive suffix 's'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the second root ('-tor-').

universiteitsmedewerker
10 syllables23 letters
u·ni·ver·si·tei·ts·me·de·wer·ker
/ynivərsiˈtɛitsmədəʋərkər/
noun

The word 'universiteitsmedewerker' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the roots 'universiteit' and 'medewerker' connected by a linking 's'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch phonological rules.

universiteitsmedewerkers
9 syllables24 letters
u·ni·ver·si·teits·me·de·wer·kers
/ˌy.ni.vər.si.ˈtɛi̯ts.mə.də.ˈʋər.kərs/
noun

The word 'universiteitsmedewerkers' is a compound noun consisting of 'universiteit' and 'medewerker' with a plural marker. Syllabification follows vowel grouping and consonant cluster rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('werkers'). The 'ts' cluster is treated as a single unit.

universiteitsmuseum
8 syllables19 letters
u·ni·ver·si·teits·mu·se·um
/ynivərsiˈtɛitsmyˌzɛym/
noun

The word 'universiteitsmuseum' is a compound Dutch noun divided into syllables based on open syllable preference and avoidance of complex consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the roots 'universiteit' (university) and 'museum', with the suffix '-iteit' attached to 'universiteit'.