pluimveeslachterij
Syllables
pluim-vee-slacht-erij
Pronunciation
/ˈplœymveːsˌlɑxtərɛi̯/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
pluimvee, slacht + -erij
The word 'pluimveeslachterij' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: pluim-vee-slacht-erij. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel-consonant patterns. The word consists of roots 'pluimvee' and 'slacht' combined with the nominalizing suffix '-erij'.
Definitions
- 1
A facility where poultry is slaughtered.
Poultry slaughterhouse
“De pluimveeslachterij moest strenge hygiëneregels volgen.”
“Hij werkte in een grote pluimveeslachterij.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lach-').
Syllables
pluim — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. vee — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. slacht — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. erij — Open syllable, begins with a schwa and diphthong.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability allows.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables are formed based on vowel-consonant sequences.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Dutch allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the proposed division is standard.
- Regional vowel variations do not affect syllabification.
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