plattelandsjongeren
Syllables
plat-te-lands-jon-ge-ren
Pronunciation
/ˈplɑt.lə̃ts.jɔŋ.ɣə.rən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
plat, jong + -eland-, -s-, -eren
The word 'plattelandsjongeren' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: plat-te-lands-jon-ge-ren. Stress falls on 'lands'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. It consists of roots 'plat' and 'jong' with suffixes '-eland-', '-s-', and '-eren'.
Definitions
- 1
Young people living in the countryside.
Countryside youth, rural young people
“De plattelandsjongeren organiseerden een festival.”
“Plattelandsjongeren hebben vaak een sterke band met de natuur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lands'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
plat — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'pl', vowel 'a'.. te — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. lands — Closed syllable, vowel 'e' followed by 'nts' cluster. Primary stress.. jon — Closed syllable, vowel 'o', nasal consonant 'ng'.. ge — Open syllable, schwa vowel, voiced velar fricative.. ren — Open syllable, vowel 'e', nasal consonant 'n'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables of the CV (consonant-vowel) structure whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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