eerstegeneratietaal
Syllables
eer-ste-ge-ne-ra-tie-taal
Pronunciation
/ˈeːrstəˌxɛnəraːtsiˈtaːl/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
eerste + generatie + taal
The word *eerstegeneratietaal* is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and penultimate stress. It consists of a prefix (*eerste*), a root (*generatie*), and a suffix (*taal*). The phonetic transcription reflects typical Dutch vowel and consonant sounds, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
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The language spoken by the first generation of immigrants in a new country.
First-generation language
“De kinderen spraken vloeiend de *eerstegeneratietaal* van hun ouders.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ge-' syllable (penultimate syllable rule). Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
eer — Open syllable, vowel is long.. ste — Closed syllable, vowel is reduced.. ge — Open syllable, primary stress.. ne — Open syllable, vowel is reduced.. ra — Open syllable, vowel is long.. tie — Closed syllable.. taal — Open syllable, vowel is long.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables of the form CV (consonant-vowel) whenever possible.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable of a word.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are permitted at the beginning and within syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- The 'ee' digraph represents a long vowel, influencing syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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