rijksgebouwwendienst
Syllables
rijk-sge-bouw-wen-dienst
Pronunciation
/rɛiksɣəˈbøːʋə(n)diːnst/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
rijk(s) + gebouw + wendienst
The word 'rijksgebouwendienst' is a compound noun syllabified into 'rijk-sge-bouw-wen-dienst' with primary stress on 'rijk'. It consists of the prefix 'rijk(s)', the root 'gebouw', and the suffix 'wendienst'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
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National building service
National Building Service
“De riijksgebouwendienst is verantwoordelijk voor het onderhoud van het parlement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('rijk'). Dutch stress is generally on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
rijk — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'eik', stressed.. sge — Open syllable, onset 'g', rime 'ə'.. bouw — Open syllable, onset 'b', rime 'øːʋ'.. wen — Open syllable, onset 'w', rime 'en'.. dienst — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'iːnst'.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is generally syllabified separately.
- The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single unit.
- The 'w' in 'gebouw' is generally pronounced, but its pronunciation can vary.
- The 'n' in 'wendienst' can be elided in some dialects.
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