huwelijkskandidaten
Syllables
hu-we-lijks-kan-di-da-ten
Pronunciation
/hyˈʋɛlɪkskɑnˈdiːdaːtən/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
huw + kandidaat + elijk-s-en
The word 'huwelijkskandidaten' is divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and allowing pronounceable consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a complex noun formed through compounding and derivation, with roots in both Germanic and Latin languages.
Definitions
- 1
People who are considered as potential spouses.
Marriage candidates
“De datingbureau presenteerde een aantal huwelijkskandidaten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('da').
Syllables
hu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. we — Open syllable.. lijks — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. kan — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable.. da — Open, stressed syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Allowance
Consonant clusters are permitted at syllable boundaries if pronounceable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'ijks' cluster is a common and acceptable syllable boundary in Dutch.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
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