negenenzeventigjarig
Syllables
ne-gen-en-ze-ven-tig-ja-rig
Pronunciation
/ˈneːɣə(n)ˌɛnˈzeːvə(n)tɪxˈjaːrɪx/
Stress
00000100
Morphemes
negen + zeven + tigjarig
The word 'negenenzeventigjarig' is syllabified based on vowel sounds, keeping consonant clusters intact where possible. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tig'. It's a complex adjective formed through compounding and derivation, with a clear morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the age of ninety-seven years.
Ninety-seven-year-old
“De negenenzeventigjarige man was nog steeds actief.”
ant:jong
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tig'.
Syllables
ne — Open syllable, stressed.. gen — Open syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ze — Open syllable, unstressed.. ven — Open syllable, unstressed.. tig — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ja — Open syllable, unstressed.. rig — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables if they contain a vowel.
- The pronunciation of the schwa sound /ə/ can vary regionally.
- The 'g' sound can also vary between a velar fricative and a velar stop.
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