rijkslandbouwproefstations
Syllables
rijks-land-bouw-proef-sta-tions
Pronunciation
/rɛiksˈlɑndbʌu̯.prœːfstaːtsjəns/
Stress
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Morphemes
rijks + landbouwproef + stations
The word 'rijkslandbouwproefstations' is a compound noun divided into six syllables (rijks-land-bouw-proef-sta-tions) with primary stress on 'bouw'. It's formed from Germanic and Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting consonant clusters.
Definitions
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State agricultural experimental stations
State agricultural experimental stations
“De resultaten van de rijkslandbouwproefstations zijn cruciaal voor de ontwikkeling van nieuwe gewassen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bouw'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
rijks — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. land — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. bouw — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant, primary stress.. proef — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. sta — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tions — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
rijks
Derived from 'rijk' (rich, state), indicating state ownership. Germanic origin.
landbouwproef
Compound root: 'land' (land) + 'bouw' (building, cultivation) + 'proef' (test). Germanic origin.
stations
Derived from 'station' (station), indicating a place or facility. Latin origin via French.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ij' digraph is pronounced as a diphthong /ɛi/. Regional variations in vowel quality and 'g' pronunciation exist.
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