afzettingsgesteente
Syllables
af-zet-tings-ge-steen-te
Pronunciation
/ɑfˈzɛtɪŋsɣəˈsteːntə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
af + zetting + s
The word 'afzettingsgesteente' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: af-zet-tings-ge-steen-te. Primary stress falls on 'ge'. It's formed from Germanic roots with prefixes and suffixes indicating deposition and rock type. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and affix integrity.
Definitions
- 1
Sedimentary rock formed from the deposition of sediments.
Sedimentary rock
“De geoloog bestudeerde het afzettingsgesteente.”
“Afzettingsgesteente bevat vaak fossielen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ge').
Syllables
af — Open syllable, unstressed.. zet — Open syllable, unstressed.. tings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, primary stressed.. steen — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (CV).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Affix Integrity
Prefixes and suffixes are kept intact within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in longer words.
- The 'tt' cluster in 'zettings' could potentially be split, but maintaining it preserves morphemic integrity.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization, but syllabification remains consistent.
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