eengezinskoopwoning
Syllables
een-ge-zins-koop-wo-ning
Pronunciation
/ˈeːnɣəzɪnsˈkoːpʋoːnɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
een + gezin + ing
The word 'eengezinskoopwoning' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: een-ge-zins-koop-wo-ning. Primary stress falls on 'koop'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix, root, connecting element, and suffixes, all contributing to its meaning of a single-family owner-occupied home.
Definitions
- 1
A house intended for a single family, typically purchased (owner-occupied).
Single-family home (owner-occupied)
“Ze wonen in een eengezinskoopwoning in de buitenwijk.”
“De prijs van eengezinskoopwoningen is de afgelopen jaren gestegen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'koop'. The final syllable 'ning' receives secondary stress. The initial syllables are relatively unstressed.
Syllables
een — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. zins — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. koop — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable, long vowel.. wo — Open syllable, contains a voiced labiodental fricative.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable, receives secondary stress.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within the compound word is generally treated as a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in stress placement are possible, but the proposed pattern is standard.
- The 'oo' diphthong can be slightly reduced in rapid speech.
- The connecting element 's' is not syllabified separately.
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