leerlingenaantallen
Syllables
leer-ling-en-aan-tal-len
Pronunciation
/ˈleːr.lɪŋ.ə.nɑːn.tɑ.lən/
Stress
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Morphemes
aan + leerling + tal-len
The word 'leerlingenaantallen' is a compound noun meaning 'number of students'. It is divided into six syllables: leer-ling-en-aan-tal-len, with stress on the fourth syllable ('aan'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving diphthongs and handling consonant clusters appropriately. The word's morphemic structure reveals its Germanic origins and compounding nature.
Definitions
- 1
The number of pupils or students.
Number of students/pupils
“De school meldde een stijging in de leerlingenaantallen.”
“De leerlingenaantallen zijn de afgelopen jaren toegenomen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('aan'), following the penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
leer — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and 'ng' cluster.. en — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. aan — Closed syllable, stressed vowel.. tal — Open syllable.. len — Open syllable, schwa vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-centric division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, aiming to include all vowels in a syllable.
Diphthong preservation
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant cluster handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Penultimate stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second to last syllable.
- Dutch compounding allows for long words, requiring careful application of syllabification rules.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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