negenentachtigjarig
Syllables
ne-gen-en-tach-tig-ja-rig
Pronunciation
/ˈneːɣənənˈtɑxtɪxjaːrɪx/
Stress
0001100
Morphemes
negen + entachtig + jarig
The word 'negenentachtigjarig' is syllabified based on vowel peaks and consonant cluster resolution, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective formed through compounding, following typical Dutch phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the age of ninety-eight years.
Ninety-eight-year-old
“De negenentachtigjarige man was nog steeds actief.”
ant:jong
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tig'). This is typical for Dutch adjectives of this length.
Syllables
ne — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. gen — Open syllable, containing a short vowel. 'g' can be /ɣ/ or /x/.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. tach — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. tig — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.. ja — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. rig — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are split to create onsets where possible, but natural units are preserved.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words of this length and structure typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'g' can vary regionally (/ɣ/ or /x/).
- Compounding is a common feature of Dutch, leading to long words like this one.
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