reinigingssystemen
Syllables
rei-nig-ings-sys-te-men
Pronunciation
/rɛˈniɣɪŋsɪsˌteːmə(n)/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
reini- + -ig- + -ings-
The word 'reinigingssystemen' is a Dutch noun composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a derivational root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel nucleus in each syllable, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Cleaning systems; systems used for cleaning.
Cleaning systems
“De fabriek investeerde in nieuwe reinigingssystemen.”
“De reinigingssystemen zijn efficiënt en milieuvriendelijk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-gen-'), following standard Dutch stress rules.
Syllables
rei — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide.. nig — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ings — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant and 's'. sys — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 's'. te — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
Word Parts
reini-
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'in-' (into) + 'regere' (to rule, to direct). Indicates repetition or renewal.
-ig-
Derivational suffix turning a verb into an adjective, related to the verb 'reinigen' (to clean).
-ings-
Nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb or adjective. Indicates a process or result.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to begin syllables with consonants whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must contain a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down to create permissible syllable structures.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes, but its pronunciation is distinct.
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