driënzestigjarigen
Syllables
dri-ën-zes-tig-ja-ri-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈdri.ənˌzɛs.tɪx.jaː.ri.ɣə(n)/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
drie + zes + ënzestigjarigen
The word 'drieënzestigjarigen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'sixty-year-olds'. It's divided into seven syllables with primary stress on 'tig'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant division, reflecting the word's compound structure.
Definitions
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tig').
Syllables
dri — Open syllable, onset cluster 'dr'. ën — Open syllable, nasal vowel. zes — Closed syllable, simple onset. tig — Closed syllable, simple onset, stressed. ja — Open syllable, long vowel. ri — Open syllable, simple onset. gen — Open syllable, potentially reduced final 'n'
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided between vowels and consonants, prioritizing permissible onsets.
- The final 'n' in 'gen' can be reduced or elided in casual speech.
- Compound word structure requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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