herstelwerkzaamheden
Syllables
her-stel-werk-zaam-he-den
Pronunciation
/ɦɛrˈstɛlʋɛrksaːməde(n)/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
her- + stel/werk + zaam-he-den
The Dutch noun 'herstelwerkzaamheden' (restoration activities) is divided into six syllables: her-stel-werk-zaam-he-den, with stress on 'zaam'. It's a compound word built from Germanic morphemes, following Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
Restoration activities, repair work, remedial operations
Restoration activities / Repair work
“De gemeente investeert in herstelwerkzaamheden aan de dijken.”
“Na de storm waren er veel herstelwerkzaamheden nodig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('zaam'), typical for Dutch words of this length.
Syllables
her — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. stel — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. werk — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. zaam — Open syllable (CV), primary stressed.. he — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. den — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
Connecting Vowel Rule
Connecting vowels form their own syllables.
- Vowel lengthening in 'zaam'.
- Potential schwa reduction in '-den' in rapid speech.
- Flexibility in syllabification for compound words.
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