kindervoorstellingen
Syllables
kin-der-voor-stel-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪndərˌvoːrˈstɛlɪŋən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
kind + voor + stellingen
The word 'kindervoorstellingen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'children's performances'. It is divided into six syllables: kin-der-voor-stel-lin-gen, with stress on the fourth syllable ('stel'). It's a compound word built from 'kind' (child), 'voor' (for), and 'stellingen' (presentations). Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
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Children's performances
Children's performances
“De kindervoorstellingen waren erg populair.”
“We hebben kaartjes gekocht voor de kindervoorstellingen in het theater.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stel'), following the penultimate stress rule. The first syllable ('kin') is unstressed, as are the second ('der'), fifth ('lin'), and sixth ('gen').
Syllables
kin — Open syllable, initial syllable.. der — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. voor — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. stel — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lin — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. gen — Open syllable, final syllable, contains a schwa.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The pronunciation of 'd' in 'kind' can vary regionally, but doesn't affect syllabification.
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