postzegelverzamlingen
Syllables
post-ze-gel-ver-zam-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈpɔst.sə.ɣɛl.vər.za.mə.ˈlɪŋ.ɣən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
post + zegel + verzamelingen
The word 'postzegelverzamelingen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'post-', the root 'zegel-', and the suffix 'verzamelingen', indicating a collection of stamps. Syllabification follows Dutch vowel-centered rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking up diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
A collection of stamps.
stamp collections
“Hij toonde zijn postzegelverzamelingen.”
“De verzamelingen waren waardevol.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lin'). Secondary stress is less pronounced but present on 'post'.
Syllables
post — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. ze — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. gel — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. zam — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. lin — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. gen — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Dutch syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Each syllable typically contains one vowel.
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) are kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, but attempts are made to keep pronounceable units together.
- The 'g' sound can vary regionally between /ɣ/ and /x/
- Syllabification can be slightly flexible, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
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