nationaliteitenkwestie
Syllables
na-tio-na-li-tei-ten-kwestie
Pronunciation
/naː.t͡si.ɔ.naː.liˈtɛi̯.tə(n).kʋɛs.ti/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
nationaliteit/kwestie + -en
The word 'nationaliteitenkwestie' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables (na-tio-na-li-tei-ten-kwestie) with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a compound word with Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The question of nationalities.
Nationality question/issue
“De nationaliteitenkwestie speelt een belangrijke rol in de politiek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('li' in 'nationaliteiten').
Syllables
na — Open syllable, single vowel.. tio — Consonant cluster followed by diphthong.. na — Open syllable, single vowel.. li — Open syllable, single vowel.. tei — Diphthong.. ten — Open syllable, single vowel.. kwestie — Consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Syllabification
Dutch syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds, creating syllables around each vowel.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are divided based on the surrounding vowels, aiming for pronounceable syllable structures.
- Potential for minor regional variations in vowel length and consonant realization.
- The 't' in 'nationaliteiten' could theoretically be part of the preceding syllable, but the chosen division is more common.
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