alarmeringsistemen
Syllables
a-lar-mer-ing-sis-te-men
Pronunciation
/a.lɑr.mə.ˈrɪŋ.sɪs.te.mə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
al- + armer- + -eringssystemen
The word *alarmeringssystemen* is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'alarm systems'. It is divided into seven syllables: a-lar-mer-ing-sis-te-men, with primary stress on 'mer'. The word is formed from a Germanic prefix and root, combined with multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A set of devices and procedures used to detect and signal an emergency.
Alarm systems
“De alarmeringssystemen zijn getest.”
“Het gebouw is uitgerust met moderne alarmeringssystemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mer'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but the suffix '-erings' shifts the stress forward.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, unstressed.. lar — Open syllable, unstressed.. mer — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'rm' are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Boundaries
Syllable division often occurs at the boundaries of suffixes.
- The 'rm' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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