afvoerleidingssysteem
Syllables
af-voer-lei-dings-sys-teem
Pronunciation
/ɑfˈvoːrˌlɛi̯dɪŋsˈiːstɛm/
Stress
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Morphemes
af + voerleiding + systeem
The word 'afvoerleidingsysteem' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'drainage system'. It is syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-teem'). The word is composed of the prefix 'af-', the root 'voerleiding', and the suffix '-systeem'.
Definitions
- 1
A system for draining water or other liquids.
Drainage system
“Het afvoerleidingsysteem van het gebouw is verouderd.”
“De gemeente investeert in een nieuw afvoerleidingsysteem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-teem').
Syllables
af — Open syllable, unstressed.. voer — Open syllable, unstressed.. lei — Open syllable, unstressed.. dings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sys — Open syllable, primary stress.. teem — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This rule is applied throughout the word to create open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable of the word.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries, but the established rules of Dutch syllabification apply consistently.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but they do not affect the syllabification.
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