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opslorpingsvermogen

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6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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opslorpingsvermogen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

op-slorp-ings-ver-mo-gen

Pronunciation

/ɔpˈslɔrpɪŋsʋərˈmoːɣə(n)/

Stress

010110

Morphemes

op- + slorp- + -ingsvermo-gen

The word 'opslorpingsvermogen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'capacity for absorption'. It is divided into six syllables: op-slorp-ings-ver-mo-gen, with primary stress on 'ver-mo-gen'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding morpheme separation. It's a compound word built from prefixes, a root, and suffixes, indicating a complex conceptual meaning.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Capacity for absorption; the ability to take in and assimilate information, ideas, or substances.

    Capacity for absorption

    “Het opslorpingsvermogen van de spons is enorm.”

    syn:absorptievermogenopnamevermogen
    ant:afstotingsvermogen

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver-mo-gen'). The 'slorp' syllable also receives some stress, but is secondary to 'ver-mo-gen'.

Syllables

6
op/ɔp/
slorp/slɔrp/
ings/ɪŋs/
ver/ʋər/
mo/moː/
gen/ɣə(n)/

op — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. slorp — Closed syllable, consisting of a consonant cluster and a vowel. Stressed.. ings — Closed syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Stressed.. gen — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

op-

Dutch, intensifying prefix, meaning 'up' or 'on'.

root

slorp-

Dutch, related to 'slorpen' (to slurp, absorb).

suf

-ingsvermo-gen

Combination of nominalizing suffixes '-ings' and '-gen', indicating capacity or ability.

Similar Words

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Maximize Open Syllables

Dutch favors CV (consonant-vowel) syllables. Syllable division attempts to create as many open syllables as possible.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the formation of open syllables.

Avoid Breaking Morphemes

Syllable division avoids splitting morphemes (prefixes, roots, suffixes) whenever possible.

  • The 'ings' suffix can sometimes be considered a single unit, but separating it allows for a more consistent application of syllable division rules.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might influence the perceived stress pattern, but the antepenultimate stress is generally accepted.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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