deelstaatsverkiezingenen
Syllables
deel-staats-ver-kie-zin-gen-en
Pronunciation
/ˈdeːlstaːtsfərˌkiːzɪŋən/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
ver + deelstaatsverkiezing + en
The word 'deelstaatsverkiezingen' is a compound Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: deel-staats-ver-kie-zin-gen-en. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('kie'). It consists of the roots 'deel', 'staats', and 'kiezing', the prefix 'ver', and the plural suffix 'en'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and attempts to maintain affix integrity.
Definitions
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Elections held at the state level.
State elections
“De deelstaatsverkiezingen vonden plaats in maart.”
“De resultaten van de deelstaatsverkiezingen waren verrassend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('kie').
Syllables
deel — Open syllable, initial syllable.. staats — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. kie — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. zin — Closed syllable.. gen — Closed syllable, final syllable.. en — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split when necessary, but affixes are kept intact.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally kept together as single syllables.
- The 'ver-' prefix is sometimes debated, but is integrated here for pronunciation reasons.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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