honderdduizendtallen
Syllables
hon-derd-duiz-end-tal-len
Pronunciation
/ˈhɔndərdˌdʏzəntˈtɑlə(n)/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
honderd + duizend + tallen
The word 'honderdduizendtallen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables (hon-derd-duiz-end-tal-len) with primary stress on 'duizend'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The final 'n' is often reduced.
Definitions
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“Er waren honderdduizendtallen mensen op de demonstratie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('duizend').
Syllables
hon — Open syllable (CV), initial syllable.. derd — Closed syllable (CVC).. duiz — Closed syllable (CVC).. end — Closed syllable (CVC).. tal — Open syllable (CV).. len — Open syllable (CV), final syllable, 'n' often reduced.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors CV syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are overly complex.
- Final 'n' in '-tallen' is often reduced or elided in casual speech.
- The 'rd' and 'nd' clusters are treated as single units.
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