demonstratiëprogramma
Syllables
de-mon-stra-ti-ë-pro-gram-ma
Pronunciation
/də.mɔn.straː.ti.ə.pro.ˈɣraː.mə/
Stress
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Morphemes
demonstratie, programma
The word 'demonstratieprogramma' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: de-mon-stra-ti-ë-pro-gram-ma. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gram'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding single consonants. It's composed of two roots, 'demonstratie' and 'programma', both borrowed words.
Definitions
- 1
A program designed to demonstrate something, often a software or product.
Demonstration program
“Het bedrijf presenteerde een nieuw demonstratieprogramma.”
“We hebben het demonstratieprogramma gedownload.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gram') of 'programma'. The stress is relatively weak, but noticeable.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mon — Open syllable, unstressed.. stra — Open syllable, unstressed. 'str' cluster is maintained within the syllable.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. ë — Open syllable, unstressed. Schwa sound.. pro — Open syllable, stressed.. gram — Open syllable, stressed. Voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.
Avoid Single Consonants
Consonants are generally not left alone at the beginning of a syllable. This is applied throughout the word.
Open Syllables Preferred
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC). This influences the division of syllables like 'mon' and 'ti'.
Compound Word Stress
In compound words, stress often falls on the penultimate syllable of the second component, influencing the perceived prominence of 'pro-gram'.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters like 'str' are often maintained within a single syllable to avoid creating overly short syllables.
- The 'ie' diphthong is always treated as a single syllable unit.
- The 'g' sound can vary regionally, but its syllabic impact remains consistent.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in 'ë' is common in unstressed syllables in Dutch.
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