afvoerleidingssysteemnen
Syllables
af-voer-lei-dings-sys-teem-nen
Pronunciation
/ɑfˈvoːrˌlɛi̯dɪŋsɪˈstɛːmə(n)/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
af + voerleiding + systemen
The word 'afvoerleidingsystemen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'drainage systems'. It is syllabified based on open syllable preference and morpheme boundaries, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex compound word demonstrating typical Dutch morphological and phonological features.
Definitions
- 1
A system of drainage pipes.
Drainage systems, sewer systems
“De gemeente investeert in nieuwe afvoerleidingsystemen.”
“Het onderhoud van de afvoerleidingsystemen is essentieel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-teem-'). This is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
af — Open syllable, unstressed.. voer — Open syllable, unstressed.. lei — Open syllable, unstressed.. dings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sys — Closed syllable, unstressed.. teem — Open syllable, stressed.. nen — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often occurs at morpheme boundaries.
- The word is a compound noun, leading to a complex syllable structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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