onderstrepingsteken
Syllables
on-der-stre-ping-s-te-ken
Pronunciation
/ɔn.dər.ˈstrɛ.pɪŋs.teː.kən/
Stress
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Morphemes
onder + strep + ing
The Dutch word *onderstrepingsteken* (underline character) is a compound noun syllabified as on-der-stre-ping-s-te-ken, with primary stress on 'ping'. It follows standard Dutch syllabification rules favoring open syllables and maximizing onsets, with the 'ng' cluster treated as a single unit. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix, root, and suffix of Germanic origin.
Definitions
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“Gebruik het *onderstrepingsteken* om belangrijke woorden te benadrukken.”
syn:onderstreepteken
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ping'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but the penultimate syllable is emphasized in compound words.
Syllables
on — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. stre — Closed syllable, stressed.. ping — Closed syllable, primary stress.. s — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, linking element.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ken — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'str-').
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as a unit, with stress generally falling on the penultimate syllable.
'ng' as a Unit
The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single consonant for syllabification purposes.
- The 's' connecting element is treated as a separate syllable due to its function in the compound word.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived stress, but the penultimate syllable rule generally holds.
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