funderingsproblemen
Syllables
fun-de-rings-pro-ble-men
Pronunciation
/fʏnˈdɛrɪŋsproːblɛmə(n)/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
ge- + funderings- + -problemen
The word 'funderingsproblemen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'foundation problems'. It is divided into six syllables: fun-de-rings-pro-ble-men, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('men'). The word is a compound noun formed from 'funderings-' (foundation) and '-problemen' (problems). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Problems related to the foundation of a building or structure.
Foundation problems
“De funderingsproblemen veroorzaakten scheuren in de muren.”
“Er is een onderzoek gestart naar de funderingsproblemen van het gebouw.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
fun — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. de — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. rings — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. pro — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ble — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. men — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Dutch words.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often aligns with morpheme boundaries.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'funderings' is treated as a single unit.
- The final '-en' is a typical plural marker.
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