gebouwbeheersysteem
Syllables
ge-bouw-be-heer-sys-teem
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈbœu̯bəˈheːrsisteːm/
Stress
0010100
Morphemes
ge- + bouw + beheer-systeem
The word 'gebouwbeheersysteem' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables based on maximizing onsets and vowel-centered syllable structure. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('be-'). The word is composed of Germanic roots and a Greek-derived root, reflecting Dutch's linguistic history.
Definitions
- 1
A system for managing and controlling the functions of a building.
Building Management System
“Het gebouwbeheersysteem regelt de verwarming en ventilatie.”
“De installatie van het nieuwe gebouwbeheersysteem is bijna voltooid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('be-') and the antepenultimate syllable ('sys-').
Syllables
ge- — Open syllable, unstressed.. bouw — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be- — Open syllable, primary stressed.. heer — Closed syllable, unstressed.. systeem — Open syllable, primary stressed.. sys- — Open syllable, unstressed.. teem — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable.
- The 'w' in 'bouw' can sometimes be considered a semi-vowel, but functions as part of the diphthong in this case.
- Regional variations in vowel length may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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