hoogwatervluchtplaatsen
Syllables
hoog-wa-ter-vlucht-plaats-en
Pronunciation
/ˈhoːɣˌʋaːtərˌvlʏxtˈplaːtsə(n)/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
hoog + water + en
The word 'hoogwatervluchtplaatsen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: hoog-wa-ter-vlucht-plaats-en. The primary stress falls on 'plaats'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters where possible. The word consists of a prefix ('hoog'), roots ('water', 'vlucht', 'plaats'), and a plural suffix ('en').
Definitions
- 1
Places of refuge from high water, typically elevated areas or specially constructed shelters.
High-water refuge places
“De bewoners zochten hun toevlucht in de hoogwatervluchtplaatsen.”
“De gemeente heeft nieuwe hoogwatervluchtplaatsen gebouwd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'plaats'. The first syllable 'hoog' also receives some degree of prominence, but is less stressed than 'plaats'.
Syllables
hoog — Open syllable, stressed.. wa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vlucht — Closed syllable, unstressed.. plaats — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables of the form CV (consonant-vowel).
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word necessitates more syllable breaks than shorter, simpler words.
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