gelegenheidskleding
Syllables
ge-le-gen-heid-skle-ding
Pronunciation
/ɣə.lə.ɣənˈɦɛit.sklə.dɪŋ/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
ge- + legen + -heid
The word 'gelegenheidskleding' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ge-le-gen-heid-skle-ding. Stress falls on 'skle'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and respecting morpheme boundaries. The word means 'special occasion clothing'.
Definitions
- 1
Clothing worn for special occasions.
Special occasion clothing
“Ze droeg prachtige gelegenheidskleding naar het gala.”
“De winkel verkoopt een breed assortiment aan gelegenheidskleding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the final compound element 'skleding', specifically on 'skle'.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. le — Open syllable.. gen — Open syllable.. heid — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. skle — Closed syllable, part of the compound.. ding — Closed syllable, final syllable of the compound.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllable structure whenever possible.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often occurs at morpheme boundaries, especially in compound words.
CVC Syllable Structure
Closed syllables (CVC) are permitted, particularly in compound elements.
- Pronunciation of 'g' as /ɣ/ can influence perceived syllable boundaries.
- Compound word stress patterns are complex and require consideration of the entire word structure.
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