probleemleerlingen
Syllables
pro-ble-em-leer-lin-gen
Pronunciation
/proˈbleːmˌleːrˌlɪŋɡən/
Stress
100110
Morphemes
pro + bleem + leerlingen
The word 'probleemleerlingen' is divided into six syllables: pro-ble-em-leer-lin-gen. Stress falls primarily on 'bleem'. The word is a plural noun composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and aims to minimize consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Students who have problems learning; problematic learners.
Problem learners, students with learning difficulties.
“De school heeft extra aandacht voor de probleemleerlingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of the root ('bleem'), secondary stress on 'leer'. Dutch stress is generally on the first syllable of the root.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'. ble — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'eː'. em — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɛ'. leer — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'eː'. lin — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɪ'. gen — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain at least one vowel.
Consonant Cluster Minimization
Syllabification aims to minimize consonant clusters within syllables, maximizing onsets where possible.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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