gehoorzaamheidscursussen
Syllables
ge-hoor-zaam-heid-s-cur-sus-sen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈhoːrzaːmɦɛitˈkʏrsəsən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + hoorzaam + -heid
The word 'gehoorzaamheidscursussen' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel-consonant patterns and compound separation rules. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the final compound element. The morphemic breakdown reveals Germanic and Latin origins of its components.
Definitions
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obedience courses
Obedience courses
“De politie organiseert gehoorzaamheidscursussen voor honden.”
“De gehoorzaamheidscursussen waren erg populair.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the final compound element ('cur' in 'cursus').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. hoor — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. zaam — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. heid — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. s — Open syllable, single consonant separating compounds.. cur — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sus — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. sen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels, and consonants following vowels form a new syllable.
Compound Separation Rule
A single consonant often separates compound words, forming its own syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable close the syllable.
- The 'oo' in 'hoorzaam' is a diphthong but functions as a single vowel sound.
- The 's' between 'heid' and 'cursus' is a typical compound separator.
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