leeftijdscategoriën
Syllables
leeftijd-s-ca-te-go-ri-ën
Pronunciation
/ˈleːftɛitstkɑteɣoːriən/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
leeftijd + s-categorie-ën
The word 'leeftijdscategorieën' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding. Syllabification follows onset maximization principles, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of seven syllables: leeftijd-s-ca-te-go-ri-ën, reflecting its morphemic structure and grammatical function.
Definitions
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“De winkel biedt kleding aan voor verschillende leeftijdscategorieën.”
“De resultaten werden geanalyseerd per leeftijdscategorieën.”
syn:leeftijdsgroepen
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ca' in 'categorie'
Syllables
leeftijd — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and consonant cluster.. s — Syllable-initial consonant, acts as a linking element.. ca — Open syllable, onset consonant.. te — Open syllable, onset consonant.. go — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ri — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ën — Closed syllable, contains a schwa and is the plural marker.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Linking Elements
Connecting vowels like 's' form their own syllables in compound words.
- The 's' between 'leeftijd' and 'categorie' is a common linking element in Dutch compounds.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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