computervertaalingen
Syllables
com-pu-ter-ver-taa-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/kɔmˈpytər vərˈtaːlɪŋən/
Stress
0101111
Morphemes
computer + vertaal + ingen
The word 'computervertalingen' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified based on open syllable preference, consonant cluster avoidance, and suffix separation. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'computer', the root 'vertaal', and the suffix '-ingen'.
Definitions
- 1
The result of using a computer program to translate text from one language to another.
Computer translations
“De computervertalingen waren verrassend goed.”
“We gebruiken computervertalingen om snel een idee te krijgen van de tekst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('taa'). While 'computer' could be considered a separate stress unit, the overall stress pattern is predominantly on the 'vertaal' portion.
Syllables
com — Open syllable, initial syllable of the compound.. pu — Open syllable, part of the 'computer' compound.. ter — Open syllable, part of the 'computer' compound.. ver — Open syllable, beginning of the verb root.. taa — Open syllable, part of the verb root, contains a long vowel.. lin — Open syllable, part of the verb root.. gen — Open syllable, contains the plural suffix '-en'.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllables, leading to the division of most consonant-vowel combinations into separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable, as seen in 'computer'.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes, especially those carrying grammatical information like pluralization, are typically separated into their own syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as a sequence of smaller words, each syllabified according to the standard rules.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement, with the penultimate syllable receiving primary stress.
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