distributiegebieden
Syllables
dis-tri-bu-tie-ge-bie-den
Pronunciation
/dɪstriˈbytsiɣəˈbidən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + distributie + -en
The word 'distributiegebieden' is a Dutch noun meaning 'distribution areas'. It is divided into seven syllables: dis-tri-bu-tie-ge-bie-den, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('tie'). The word is a compound noun derived from Latin and Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of maximizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Areas designated for the distribution of goods or services.
Distribution areas
“De supermarkt heeft een groot aantal distributiegebieden.”
“De plannen om nieuwe distributiegebieden aan te wijzen zijn controversieel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tie'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
dis — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. tri — Closed syllable.. bu — Open syllable.. tie — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ge — Open syllable, prefix.. bie — Open syllable.. den — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables that end in vowels.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'ge-' prefix is often integrated into the root in pronunciation, but is separated for morphemic analysis.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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