presidentverkiezingen
Syllables
pre-si-dent-ver-kie-zin-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛzɪdɛntfɛrˌkiːzɪŋən/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
pre- + sid- + -entverkiezingen
The word 'presidentverkiezingen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: pre-si-dent-ver-kie-zin-gen. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, allowing consonant clusters in the onset. The word's morphemic structure reveals Latin and Dutch origins, and its pronunciation may vary regionally.
Definitions
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Presidential elections
Presidential elections
“De presidentverkiezingen zijn volgend jaar.”
“De uitkomst van de presidentverkiezingen was verrassend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('dent').
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. si — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. dent — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure with consonant cluster.. ver — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. kie — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. zin — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. gen — Closed syllable, final syllable with potential vowel reduction.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dutch syllables generally follow an onset-rime structure, dividing between consonants and vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are allowed in the onset, but must adhere to phonotactic constraints.
Vowel Reduction
Unstressed vowels, particularly in final syllables, are often reduced.
- The compound nature of the word presents a challenge, but each component follows standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation and vowel reduction may occur.
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