aanbevelingsbrieven
Syllables
aan-be-ve-lings-brie-ven
Pronunciation
/aːn.bəˈvɛ.lɪŋs.briː.vən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
aan + bevel + ings-brieven
The Dutch word 'aanbevelingsbrieven' (recommendation letters) is syllabified as aan-be-ve-lings-brie-ven, with stress on 'lings'. It's a compound noun formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, following standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel peaks and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
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Recommendation letters; letters of reference.
Recommendation letters
“Hij had twee aanbevelingsbrieven van zijn professoren.”
“De sollicitant moest aanbevelingsbrieven indienen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('lings').
Syllables
aan — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. be — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. ve — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. lings — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing the 'ng' consonant cluster.. brie — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. ven — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'ng' cluster is a common feature of Dutch and remains within the syllable.
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