klemtoonverschuiving
Syllables
klem-toon-ver-schui-ving
Pronunciation
/klɛmˈtoːn.vərˌʃœy.vɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
klem + toon + verschuiving
The word 'klemtoonverschuiving' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'stress shift'. It is divided into five syllables: klem-toon-ver-schui-ving, with primary stress on 'toon'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of dividing before vowels and maintaining consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'klem-', root 'toon-', and suffix '-verschuiving'.
Definitions
- 1
A shift in stress within a word or phrase.
Stress shift
“De klemtoonverschuiving in het Nederlands heeft geleid tot nieuwe uitspraakvormen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('toon'). Dutch compounds generally stress the penultimate syllable, but this can vary.
Syllables
klem — Open syllable, initial syllable of the compound.. toon — Open, stressed syllable, core of the compound.. ver — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. schui — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ving — Closed syllable, final syllable of the compound.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Compound Stress Rule
Dutch compounds often stress the penultimate syllable, though exceptions exist.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter syllabification.
- Longer compounds may exhibit slight variations in stress timing.
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