dierenopvangsentrum
Syllables
die-ren-op-vang-sen-trum
Pronunciation
/ˈdi.rə(n)ɔpˌvɑŋ.sɛn.trʏm/
Stress
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Morphemes
dier + en-opvang-centrum
The word 'dierenopvangcentrum' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified into six syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-based syllable formation and maintaining consonant clusters within syllables. Regional variations in pronunciation exist, particularly concerning the 'r' and 'ng' sounds.
Definitions
- 1
A place where animals are taken in and cared for.
Animal shelter
“Het dierenopvangcentrum zit vol met zwerfdieren.”
“We hebben een donatie gedaan aan het lokale dierenopvangcentrum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cen').
Syllables
die — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ren — Open syllable, contains a reduced 'r' in some dialects.. op — Open syllable.. vang — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' sound.. sen — Open syllable.. trum — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Vowels are generally syllable-forming and initiate a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Dutch prefers to keep consonant clusters within a syllable if possible.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (reduction or elision).
- Pronunciation variations of the 'ng' sound.
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