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leeftijdscategorieën

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

leeftijdscategoriën

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 1

    Groups or classifications based on age.

    Age categories

    De winkel biedt kleding aan voor verschillende leeftijdscategorieën.

    De resultaten werden geanalyseerd per leeftijdscategorieën.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ca' in 'categorie'

Syllables

7
leeftijd/leːftɛit/
s/s/
ca/kɑ/
te/tə/
go/ɣoː/
ri/ri/
ën/ən/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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