patiëntendemonstraties
Syllables
pa-ti-ënt-en-de-mon-stra-ties
Pronunciation
/paˈt͡si̯ɛn.də.mɔn.straˈti.sɪs/
Stress
00100101
Morphemes
patiënt, demonstratie + s
The Dutch noun 'patiëntendemonstraties' (patient demonstrations) is divided into pa-ti-ënt-en-de-mon-stra-ties, with stress on 'stra-'. It's a compound word built from 'patiënt', 'en', and 'demonstratie', with a plural suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Demonstrations by patients
Patient demonstrations
“De patiëntendemonstraties waren erg indrukwekkend.”
“Tijdens de conferentie werden er patiëntendemonstraties gehouden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stra-'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. ënt — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. en — Open syllable, linking element.. de — Open syllable.. mon — Closed syllable.. stra — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ties — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the above rules.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch nouns.
- The 'ë' in 'patiënt' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel qualities.
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