overgangsproblemen
Syllables
o-ver-gangs-pro-ble-men
Pronunciation
/o.vərˈɣɑŋs.pro.ble.mə(n)/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
overgangs- + probleem + -en
The word 'overgangsproblemen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: o-ver-gangs-pro-ble-men. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix 'overgangs-', a root 'probleem', and a plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows vowel-initial rules and consonant cluster grouping.
Definitions
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Problems related to a transition or change.
Transition problems
“De leerlingen ondervonden overgangsproblemen van de basisschool naar de middelbare school.”
“Het bedrijf had te maken met overgangsproblemen bij de implementatie van de nieuwe software.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pro'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more prominence.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'v' followed by vowel.. gangs — Closed syllable, 'ng' treated as a single consonant.. pro — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'bl' followed by vowel.. men — Closed syllable, vowel-initial.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Every vowel initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Grouping
Consonant clusters are grouped together within a syllable where phonologically justifiable.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- Schwa reduction in the final syllable is common in rapid speech.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, but the provided division is the most common.
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