postzegelverzameling
Syllables
post-ze-gel-ver-za-me-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈpɔst.sə.ɣɛl.vər.za.mə.lɪŋ/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
post + zegel + verzameling
The word 'postzegelverzameling' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'stamp collection'. It is syllabified as post-ze-gel-ver-za-me-ling, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is formed from the morphemes 'post-' (mail), 'zegel' (stamp), and 'verzameling' (collection). Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and avoids single consonant onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A collection of postage stamps.
Stamp collection
“Hij heeft een grote postzegelverzameling.”
“De postzegelverzameling is erg waardevol.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling').
Syllables
post — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant.. ze — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. gel — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. ver — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. za — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. me — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Single Consonant Onset
Dutch avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ or softer /x/).
- The tendency to avoid single consonant onsets influences syllable division.
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