collegezalencomplex
Syllables
col-le-ge-za-len-com-plex
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔləɣəˌzaːlə(n)kɔmˈplɛks/
Stress
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Morphemes
college, zalen, complex
The word 'collegezalencomplex' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: col-le-ge-za-len-com-plex. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'plex'. It's formed from three roots: 'college', 'zalen', and 'complex', with the typical Dutch preference for open syllables and preservation of consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A group of halls or rooms belonging to a college or university.
University hall complex
“De studenten verzamelden zich in het collegezalencomplex.”
“Het nieuwe collegezalencomplex is uitgerust met moderne faciliteiten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'plex'.
Syllables
col — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'cl', vowel 'o'.. le — Open syllable, vowel 'e', voiced velar fricative 'g'.. ge — Open syllable, vowel 'e', voiced velar fricative 'g'.. za — Open syllable, long vowel 'aa'.. len — Closed syllable, vowel 'e', nasal consonant 'n'.. com — Closed syllable, vowel 'o', nasal consonant 'm'.. plex — Closed syllable, stressed, vowel 'e', consonant cluster 'ks'.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The 'g' sound in 'college' is a voiced velar fricative.
- The pronunciation of the schwa in 'zalen' can vary.
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