materiaalverzameling
Syllables
ma-te-ri-aal-ver-za-me-ling
Pronunciation
/ma.te.ˈriaːl.vər.za.mə.lɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + materiaal/zameling + -ing
The word 'materiaalverzameling' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling'). It consists of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'materiaal/zameling', and the suffix '-ing'.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of collecting materials; a collection of materials.
Material collection
“De school heeft een uitgebreide materiaalverzameling voor de kunstlessen.”
“De materiaalverzameling van de archeoloog was indrukwekkend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling').
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable, vowel reduction possible.. ri — Open syllable.. aal — Closed syllable, stressed.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. za — Open syllable.. me — Open syllable, vowel reduction possible.. ling — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prefers to create open syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by applying the above rules to each component.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might influence syllable boundaries.
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