computertoepassingen
Syllables
com-pu-ter-toe-pas-sin-gen
Pronunciation
/kɔm.pyu.tər.tɔ.pɑˈsɪŋ.ɣə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
computer + toepass + ingen
The word 'computertoepassingen' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows maximizing onsets and vowel combination rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the English prefix 'computer-', the Dutch root 'toepass-', and the Dutch suffix '-ingen'.
Definitions
- 1
Computer applications; software programs designed to perform specific tasks on a computer.
Computer applications
“Hij installeerde nieuwe computertoepassingen.”
“De cursus behandelt verschillende computertoepassingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pas').
Syllables
com — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pu — Open syllable, diphthong.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rt'.. toe — Open syllable.. pas — Closed syllable.. sin — Closed syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, schwa sound.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Combination
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Syllable Minimization
Schwa sounds often form their own syllables, especially at the end of words.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 'g' in '-ingen' can vary regionally.
- The final '-en' can be reduced or elided in informal speech.
- The word is a compound, and the syllabification reflects the individual components.
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