onderscheidingsteken
Syllables
on-der-schei-ding-steken
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dər.ʃɛi̯.dɪŋs.teː.kən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
on- + scheid- + -ingsteken
The word 'onderscheidingsteken' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: on-der-schei-ding-steken. The primary stress falls on 'schei'. It consists of the prefix 'on-', the root 'scheid-', and the suffix '-ingsteken'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, typical of Dutch phonology.
Definitions
- 1
A distinguishing mark, characteristic feature, or identifying sign.
Distinguishing mark, characteristic feature, sign.
“Een belangrijk onderscheidingsteken van deze vogel is zijn rode kop.”
“De vingerafdruk is een belangrijk onderscheidingsteken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('schei'). Dutch generally follows a penultimate stress pattern, but compound words can have variations. In this case, the stress is on the penultimate syllable of the root.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. schei — Diphthongal syllable, stressed.. ding — Closed syllable, unstressed.. steken — Compound syllable, containing a long vowel and a closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless exceptionally long.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The 'sch-' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The connecting vowel '-s-' links the root and final element.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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