jongerenproblematiek
Syllables
jong-er-en-pro-ble-ma-tiek
Pronunciation
/ˈjɔŋərə(n)prɔblemaˈtik/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
jonger + problemat + iek
The word 'jongerenproblematiek' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: jong-er-en-pro-ble-ma-tiek. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('matiek'). It's formed from the comparative 'jonger' (younger), the root 'problemat' (problem), and the nominalizing suffix 'iek'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters where possible.
Definitions
- 1
The problems faced by young people.
Youth problems
“De jongerenproblematiek vraagt om meer aandacht.”
“Het rapport beschrijft de jongerenproblematiek in de stad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('matiek').
Syllables
jong — Open syllable, initial syllable.. er — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. en — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tiek — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the phonological flow.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in 'jongeren' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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