dovenontmoetingscentrum
Syllables
do-ven-ont-moet-ings-cen-trum
Pronunciation
/ˈduvənɔntˈmøːtɪŋsˈsɛntrʏm/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
do + ontmoetings + centrum
The word 'dovenontmoetingscentrum' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: do-ven-ont-moet-ings-cen-trum. Primary stress falls on 'moet'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. It consists of the morphemes 'do' (deaf), 'ontmoetings' (meeting), and 'centrum' (center).
Definitions
- 1
A center or facility specifically designed for meetings and activities for deaf people.
Deaf meeting center
“Het dovenontmoetingscentrum organiseert regelmatig gebarentaal cursussen.”
“We ontmoeten elkaar in het dovenontmoetingscentrum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'moet' (1). Other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
do — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ven — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ont — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. moet — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ings — Closed syllable, nasal consonant cluster.. cen — Open syllable.. trum — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'do-ven'.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex, as seen in 'ont-moet'.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable, influencing the perceived prominence of 'moet'.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences its syllabification and stress pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllable boundaries.
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