asielzoekerscentrum
Syllables
a-si-el-zoe-kers-cen-trum
Pronunciation
/aˈsilzøːkərsɛntrʏm/
Stress
010
Morphemes
asiel + zoekers
The word 'asielzoekerscentrum' is a Dutch compound noun divided into syllables 'a-si-el-zoe-kers-cen-trum'. It consists of the prefix 'asiel', the root 'zoekers', and the root 'centrum'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('zoekers-'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A facility or center providing shelter and support to asylum seekers and refugees.
Refugee center
“Het asielzoekerscentrum is overvol.”
“De bewoners van het asielzoekerscentrum organiseerden een protest.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('zoekers-'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
a-si-el — Open syllable, stressed. Contains the prefix 'asiel'.. zoe-kers — Open syllable, primary stress. Contains the root 'zoekers'.. cen-trum — Open syllable, contains the root 'centrum'.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are complex.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The schwa sound /ə/ can sometimes be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but this does not affect the underlying syllabification.
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