opperlaktespanning
Syllables
op-per-lak-tes-pan-ning
Pronunciation
/ɔp.vərˈlɑk.təs.pɑ.nɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
oppervlakte, spanning + -s-
The word *oppervlaktespanning* is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'surface tension'. It is syllabified as op-per-lak-tes-pan-ning, with primary stress on the third syllable ('lak'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and maintaining consonant clusters. It's composed of the roots 'oppervlakte' (surface) and 'spanning' (tension), connected by a linking morpheme '-s-'.
Definitions
- 1
The property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules.
Surface tension
“De oppervlaktespanning van water zorgt ervoor dat kleine insecten erop kunnen lopen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lak'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
op — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. per — Open syllable, containing a reduced vowel (schwa).. lak — Closed syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. tes — Closed syllable, containing a reduced vowel (schwa).. pan — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The word is a compound noun, which influences its syllabification.
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