jeugdtheatergeselschappen
Syllables
jeugd-the-a-ter-ge-sel-schap-pen
Pronunciation
/ˈjøyt.teː.a.tər.ɣəˈsɛl.sxɑ.pən/
Stress
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Morphemes
ge- + jeugd-theater-zelschap + -pen
The word 'jeugdtheatergezelschappen' is a compound noun meaning 'youth theatre companies'. It is syllabified based on vowel peaks, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-schap-'. The word is composed of Germanic and Greek roots, with prefixes and suffixes adding to its meaning and grammatical function.
Definitions
- 1
Groups or companies dedicated to producing theatre performances for young audiences.
Youth theatre companies
“De jeugdtheatergezelschappen organiseren regelmatig voorstellingen.”
“Er zijn veel talentvolle acteurs in de jeugdtheatergezelschappen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-schap-'. The stress is relatively weak in Dutch compared to English.
Syllables
jeugd — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Stressed syllable in some pronunciations, but generally considered part of the first larger unit.. the — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. a — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Prefix.. sel — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. schap — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and the /sx/ consonant cluster. Primary stressed syllable.. pen — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Plural suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Diphthong Integrity Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ge-' prefix can sometimes be considered part of the root, but is generally treated as a separate syllable.
- The consonant cluster '-sch-' is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
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