opgravingsterreinen
Syllables
op-gra-ving-ster-rei-nen
Pronunciation
/ɔp.ɣraː.vɪŋ.stɛr.rɛi̯.nə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
op + graving + -sterreinen
The word 'opgravingsterreinen' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables: op-gra-ving-ster-rei-nen. Stress falls on 'rei'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of vowel endings, consonant cluster maintenance, and diphthong nuclei. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
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“De opgravingsterreinen werden beveiligd door de politie.”
“Nieuwe opgravingsterreinen zijn ontdekt in de provincie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('rei').
Syllables
op — Open syllable, vowel ending.. gra — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ving — Closed syllable, 'ng' consonant cluster.. ster — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. rei — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. nen — Open syllable, schwa vowel, potential reduction.
Word Parts
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Vowel Ending
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they violate sonority sequencing principles.
Diphthong Nucleus
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
- Potential reduction of the final 'nen' to /n/ in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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