ouderenmishandeling
Syllables
ou-de-ren-mis-han-de-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈaʊ̯də.rən.mɪs.ɦɑn.də.lɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
mis- + handeling + -ing
The word *ouderenmishandeling* is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ou-de-ren-mis-han-de-ling. Primary stress falls on 'han'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, built from Germanic roots and affixes.
Definitions
- 1
The abuse of elderly people.
Elder abuse
“Ouderenmishandeling is een ernstig probleem.”
“De politie onderzoekt gevallen van ouderenmishandeling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('han').
Syllables
ou — Open syllable, vowel sound.. de — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ren — Open syllable, vowel sound.. mis — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. han — Open syllable, primary stress.. de — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ling — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch generally prefers syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a single syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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