bovenbouwleerlingen
Syllables
bo-ven-bouw-leer-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈboːvənbœylɛːrliŋə(n)/
Stress
101000
Morphemes
boven + bouw + leerlingen
The word 'bovenbouwleerlingen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: bo-ven-bouw-leer-lin-gen. The primary stress falls on 'bouw'. It consists of the prefix 'boven-', the roots 'bouw' and 'leer-', and the suffix '-lingen'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules, with penultimate stress.
Definitions
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Students in upper secondary education.
Upper secondary school students / Senior high school students
“De bovenbouwleerlingen bereiden zich voor op het eindexamen.”
“Bovenbouwleerlingen kiezen vaak hun studierichting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bouw'), following the penultimate stress rule. Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
bo — Open syllable, stressed.. ven — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bouw — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. leer — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The /œu/ diphthong influences syllable formation.
- The plural suffix '-lingen' generally forms a separate syllable.
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