geleidehondenschool
Syllables
ge-lei-de-hon-den-school
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈlɛidəhɔndə(n)sχoːl/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
geleide + hond + school
The word 'geleidehondenschool' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ge-lei-de-hon-den-school. Stress falls on the final syllable ('school'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix ('geleide'), a root ('hond'), a connecting element ('en'), and another root ('school').
Definitions
- 1
A school that trains guide dogs for visually impaired people.
Guide dog school
“De geleidehondenschool organiseert regelmatig open dagen.”
“Zij heeft haar opleiding aan de geleidehondenschool succesvol afgerond.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('school').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. lei — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. hon — Open syllable, unstressed.. den — Open syllable, unstressed.. school — Closed syllable, primary stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel), leading to divisions like 'ge-lei-de' rather than 'gele-ide'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters like 'nd' in 'hond-en' are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally complex.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The connecting element '-en-' is treated as a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the 'n' in 'hondenschool' (potential assimilation to 's').
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