litetuurreferentie
Syllables
li-te-tuur-re-fe-ren-tie
Pronunciation
/ˌli.tə.tuːr.rɛ.fəˈrɛn.ti.ə/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
litera- + refe- + -tuur-ren-tie
The word 'literatuurreferentie' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: li-te-tuur-re-fe-ren-tie. It's derived from Latin roots and Dutch suffixes. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 're-fe-ren-tie'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding diphthong separation.
Definitions
- 1
A reference to literature; a citation or mention of a literary work.
Literature reference
“De student moest een literatuurreferentie toevoegen aan zijn essay.”
“Controleer de literatuurreferenties in de bibliografie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 're-fe-ren-tie'. Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'i'.. te — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', schwa vowel 'ə'.. tuur — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 't', diphthong 'uu', consonant 'r'.. re — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e'.. fe — Open syllable, onset consonant 'f', schwa vowel 'ə'.. ren — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e', consonant 'n'.. tie — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'i', schwa vowel 'ə'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonant clusters).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs like 'ui' are kept within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (uvular vs. alveolar) exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- Compound words can have multiple stress points, but the main stress is usually on the last element.
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