levensverwachtingen
Syllables
le-vens-ver-wacht-in-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈleːvənsfərˈvɑxtɪŋə(n)/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
le- + leven + -en
The word 'levensverwachtingen' is divided into six syllables: le-vens-ver-wacht-in-gen. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ver'). It's a complex noun formed through compounding and derivation, with a Germanic origin. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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“De levensverwachtingen zijn de afgelopen eeuw gestegen.”
“Er zijn verschillen in levensverwachtingen tussen mannen en vrouwen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ver'). Dutch stress is generally penultimate, but compounding influences it.
Syllables
le — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vens — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. wacht — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. in — Open syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. gen — Open syllable, final syllable, often reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel typically form a closed syllable.
Stress Placement Rule
Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but can be influenced by compounding.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not alter the core syllabification.
- The 'v' in 'vens' can sometimes be weakly pronounced.
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