postpakkettendienst
Syllables
post-pak-ket-ten-dienst
Pronunciation
/ˈpɔst.pɑ.kɛ.tən.dinst/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
post + pakket + dienst
The word 'postpakkettendienst' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: post-pak-ket-ten-dienst. The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'dienst'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, forming syllables around vowel sounds. The word consists of the prefix 'post-', root 'pakket-', and suffix '-ten-dienst'.
Definitions
- 1
A service that delivers packages by post.
Postal package service
“De postpakkettendienst is erg betrouwbaar.”
“Ik heb een pakket verzonden via de postpakkettendienst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'dienst' (1). All other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
post — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pak — Closed syllable.. ket — Closed syllable.. ten — Open syllable, linking element.. dienst — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless absolutely necessary for pronunciation. Consonants following a vowel typically form a closed syllable.
- Dutch allows some flexibility with consonant clusters, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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