langeafstandsraketten
Syllables
lan-ge-af-stands-ra-ket-ten
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋəˌaːfˈstɑntsraˈkɛtən/
Stress
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Morphemes
lang + afstands + ten
The word 'langeafstandsraketten' is syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving diphthongs. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stands'). It's a compound noun meaning 'long-range rockets', formed from Germanic and French-derived roots.
Definitions
- 1
Rockets with a long range.
Long-range rockets
“De langeafstandsraketten werden getest.”
“De dreiging van langeafstandsraketten is reëel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stands').
Syllables
lan — Open syllable, initial syllable of the word.. ge — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. af — Open syllable, beginning of the 'afstands' component.. stands — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ra — Open syllable, beginning of the 'raket' component.. ket — Closed syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs (like 'aa' in 'lange') are not broken up during syllabification.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as a sequence of syllables from their constituent parts.
- The stress pattern generally follows the penultimate rule, but some regional variations may exist.
- The 'afstands' component is treated as a single prosodic unit.
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