natuurbegraafplaatsen
Syllables
na-tuur-be-graaf-plaats-en
Pronunciation
/naː.tuːr.bə.ˈɣraːf.plaːt.sə(n)/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
natuur, begraaf, plaats + en
The word 'natuurbegraafplaatsen' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and morphological boundaries. Stress falls on 'plaats'. It consists of roots 'natuur', 'begraaf', and 'plaats' with the plural suffix '-en'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-centered syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A cemetery or burial ground designed to minimize environmental impact, often allowing for natural decomposition and the preservation of the surrounding landscape.
Nature burial grounds
“De gemeente overweegt de aanleg van een natuurbegraafplaats.”
“Steeds meer mensen kiezen voor een natuurbegraafplaats.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'plaats'.
Syllables
na — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. tuur — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant.. be — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. graaf — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant.. plaats — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant. Stressed syllable.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes, especially plural markers, often form separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's length and compound structure require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries.
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