kinderopvangcentrum
Syllables
kin-der-op-vang-cen-trum
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪndərɔpˌvɑŋsɛnˈtrʏm/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
kinder + opvang + centrum
The word 'kinderopvangcentrum' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into six syllables: kin-der-op-vang-cen-trum. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vang'). The syllabification follows the vowel peak principle, avoids diphthong splitting, and handles consonant clusters appropriately. It is composed of Germanic roots ('kinder', 'opvang') and a Latin-derived suffix ('centrum').
Definitions
- 1
A facility providing care for children, typically during working hours.
Childcare center
“De kinderen gaan naar het kinderopvangcentrum.”
“Het kinderopvangcentrum heeft een goede reputatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vang'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
kin — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. der — Open syllable, contains a schwa-like vowel.. op — Open syllable, contains a rounded vowel.. vang — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. cen — Open syllable, contains a mid vowel.. trum — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a rounded vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept together within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Dutch allows for relatively free compounding, leading to long words.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes.
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