ouderenhuisvesting
Syllables
ou-der-en-huis-ves-ting
Pronunciation
/ˈɑu̯dəɾənˌɦœysfɛstɪŋ/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
ouder + huis + vesting
The word 'ouderenhuisvesting' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'elderly housing'. It is syllabified based on the principle of maximizing open syllables (CV), with primary stress on 'huis'. The word is composed of the morphemes 'ouder-' (elderly), 'en-' (connecting vowel), 'huis-' (house), and '-vesting' (housing). Its syllabification is consistent with other Dutch compound words.
Definitions
- 1
Housing specifically designed for elderly people.
Elderly housing, senior housing
“De gemeente investeert in nieuwe ouderenhuisvesting.”
“Ouderenhuisvesting is vaak voorzien van zorgvoorzieningen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'huis'. Secondary stress on 'ouder'.
Syllables
ou — Open syllable (CV).. der — Open syllable (CV).. en — Open syllable (CV). Connecting vowel.. huis — Open syllable (CV). Primary stress.. ves — Open syllable (CV).. ting — Closed syllable (CVC).
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes and the open syllable preference.
- Dutch compound words can be complex, but the open syllable rule consistently applies.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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