gelaatsuitdrukkingen
Syllables
ge-laats-uit-druk-kin-gen
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈlaːtsˌœytˈdrʏkɪŋə(n)/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ge- + laat + -s-uit-druk-kingen
The word 'gelaatsuitdrukkingen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: ge-laats-uit-druk-kin-gen. The primary stress falls on 'druk'. It's a compound noun with Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. Regional variations exist in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
Definitions
- 1
Facial expressions; the movements or positions of the muscles beneath the skin of the face that indicate a person's emotions or thoughts.
Facial expressions
“Haar gelaatsuitdrukkingen verraadden haar verdriet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('druk').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains a voiced velar fricative or stop.. laats — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster 'ts'.. uit — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. druk — Closed, stressed syllable. Contains a consonant cluster 'dr'.. kin — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. gen — Open syllable, containing a voiced velar fricative or stop and a nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences.
Vowel Division
Syllable division often occurs after short vowels.
- Regional variation in the pronunciation of 'g' (/ɣ/ vs. /x/).
- Potential reduction or elision of the final 'n' in rapid speech.
- The 'ui' diphthong can have slight regional variations.
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