gezinsomstandigheden
Syllables
ge-zins-om-stan-di-ghe-den
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɪnsɔmˈstɑndɪɣə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + zin + -s-omstandigheden
The word 'gezinsomstandigheden' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables (ge-zins-om-stan-di-ghe-den) with primary stress on 'stan'. It's a compound word built from Germanic morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant cluster retention.
Definitions
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Family circumstances
Family circumstances
“De gezinsomstandigheden waren complex.”
“Door de gezinsomstandigheden kon hij niet naar de universiteit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('stan').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. zins — Closed syllable, stressed.. om — Open syllable, unstressed.. stan — Closed syllable, primary stress.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. ghe — Open syllable, unstressed.. den — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Retention
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally kept within the same syllable.
- The 'ge-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable despite its brevity.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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