opstandingslichaam
Syllables
op-stan-dings-li-chaam
Pronunciation
/ɔpˈstɑndɪŋs.liˈxaːm/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
op + stand + ings
The Dutch word *opstandingslichaam* ('resurrection body') is divided into *op-stan-dings-li-chaam* with primary stress on *stan*. It's a compound noun formed from *op-*, *stand-*, *-ings*, and *lichaam*, following Dutch syllabification rules favoring open syllables and avoiding single consonant onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The resurrected body, the body after death and resurrection.
Resurrection body
“Het opstandingslichaam is onvergankelijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'stan' syllable. Dutch stress generally falls on the first syllable of a word component.
Syllables
op — Open syllable (CV).. stan — Closed syllable (CVC). Primary stress.. dings — Closed syllable (CVC).. li — Open syllable (CV).. chaam — Closed syllable (CVC). Long vowel /a:/.
Word Parts
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CV Syllable Structure
Dutch favors syllables of the form Consonant-Vowel (CV).
Stress on First Syllable
Generally, the first syllable of a word or word component receives primary stress.
Avoid Single Consonant Onsets
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress patterns.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The long vowel /a:/ in the final syllable affects pronunciation.
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