middernachtzendelingelen
Syllables
mid-der-nacht-zen-de-lin-ge-len
Pronunciation
/mɪˈdɛrnaxtsɛndəˌlɪŋə(n)/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
zend + midder-nacht-lingen
The Dutch word 'middernachtzendelingen' (midnight messengers) is divided into eight syllables: mid-der-nacht-zen-de-lin-ge-len. The primary stress falls on 'zen'. It's a compound noun formed from 'midder', 'nacht', and the root 'zend' with the plural suffix '-lingen'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and considers consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Messengers who operate during the night, specifically at midnight.
Midnight messengers
“De middernachtzendelingen brachten belangrijke berichten.”
“De middernachtzendelingen werden door de koning uitgezonden.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'zen'.
Syllables
mid — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. der — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. nacht — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. zen — Open syllable, stressed syllable, containing a short vowel.. de — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. lin — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. len — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally long.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are broken down into their constituent parts.
- The 'sch' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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