overwinteringsgebieden
Syllables
o-ver-win-te-rings-ge-bie-den
Pronunciation
/oːvərˈʋɪntərɪŋsɣəˈbiːdə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
over- + gebied- + -en
The word 'overwinteringsgebieden' is a Dutch compound noun divided into syllables based on vowel peaks and consonant cluster rules. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rings'). It consists of a prefix ('over-'), root ('winter-'), nominalizing suffix ('-ings'), root ('gebied-'), and plural suffix ('-en'). Syllabification follows standard Dutch phonological rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting affixes.
Definitions
- 1
Areas where animals spend the winter.
Wintering areas
“De overheid beschermt de overwinteringsgebieden van trekvogels.”
“Veel vogels zoeken hun overwinteringsgebieden in Zuid-Europa.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rings'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, containing the initial vowel and a consonant cluster.. win-te — Open syllable, containing the root vowel and a consonant.. rings — Closed syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix and a nasal consonant.. ge-bie — Open syllable, containing the root vowel and a consonant.. den — Closed syllable, containing the plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to avoid vowel-less syllables, but digraphs are kept together.
Avoid Splitting Affixes
Prefixes and suffixes are generally not split across syllable boundaries.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'g' in 'gebied' can vary regionally, potentially influencing perceived syllable boundaries.
- Colloquial speech might drop the 'g' in 'gebied', but standard syllabification maintains it.
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