gelegenheidsstukken
Syllables
ge-le-gen-heids-stuk-ken
Pronunciation
/ɣə.ləɣənˈhɛits.stʏkən/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
ge- + legenheid + stukken
The word 'gelegenheidsstukken' is a Dutch noun meaning 'occasional pieces'. It is divided into six syllables: ge-le-gen-heids-stuk-ken, with stress on 'stuk'. It's a compound word built from the prefix 'ge-', the root 'legenheid', and the root 'stukken'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Occasional pieces, special items, works created for a specific event.
Occasional pieces, special items
“De kunstenaar maakte speciale gelegenheidsstukken voor het jubileum.”
“De winkel verkoopt unieke gelegenheidsstukken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stuk').
Syllables
ge — Open, unstressed syllable.. le — Open, unstressed syllable.. gen — Closed, unstressed syllable.. heids — Closed, unstressed syllable.. stuk — Closed, stressed syllable.. ken — Open, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Dutch syllables are primarily built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, especially at the beginning (onset).
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch nouns.
- The 'ge-' prefix is often pronounced as a schwa /ə/.
- The 'ei' diphthong is pronounced as /ɛi/ in some regions.
- The 'stuk' syllable receives primary stress, which is typical for Dutch nouns.
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