gevangeniscapaciteit
Syllables
ge-van-ge-nis-ca-pa-ci-teit
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈvɑŋənɪs.kɑpɑsiˈtɛit/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + vangen + -iscapaciteit
The word 'gevangeniscapaciteit' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified as ge-van-ge-nis-ca-pa-ci-teit. It consists of the prefix 'ge-', the root 'vangen', and the suffix '-iscapaciteit'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and considers consonant clusters to reflect natural pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
The capacity of prisons.
Prison capacity
“De gevangeniscapaciteit is momenteel overbelast.”
“Er moet geïnvesteerd worden in het vergroten van de gevangeniscapaciteit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. van — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ge — Open syllable, repeated prefix.. nis — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 's'. ca — Open syllable, part of 'capaciteit'. pa — Open syllable, part of 'capaciteit'. ci — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 't'. teit — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by 't'
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken in a way that reflects natural pronunciation, often separating affricates or allowing consonants to attach to adjacent vowels.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which require careful consideration during syllabification.
- The 'ge-' prefix is a common element in Dutch noun formation and its syllabification is consistent.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but they generally do not affect the core syllable structure.
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