generatieverschillen
Syllables
ge-ne-ra-tie-ver-schil-len
Pronunciation
/ˌxɛnəˈraːtsi.vərˈʃɪlə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
generatie/verschil + -atie/-len
The word 'generatieverschillen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the first member of the compound ('generatie'). It consists of Latin and Germanic roots with Dutch suffixes, denoting differences between generations.
Definitions
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Differences between generations.
Generation differences
“De generatieverschillen zijn soms onoverbrugbaar.”
“Onderzoek toont aan dat er grote generatieverschillen zijn in politieke opvattingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'generatie' (ge-ne-ra-tie) and on the last syllable of 'verschillen' (ver-schil-len). In compound words, the stress is generally on the first member.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, stressed.. tie — Closed syllable, stressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. schil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. len — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are overly complex.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable, adjusted for compound words.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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