rolstoelvriendelijk
Syllables
rol-stoel-vrien-de-lijk
Pronunciation
/ˈrɔl.stœl.vrin.də.lɛi̯k/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
rolstoel, vriend + elijk
The word 'rolstoelvriendelijk' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: rol-stoel-vrien-de-lijk. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('de'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is composed of the roots 'rolstoel' and 'vriend' and the adjectival suffix 'elijk'.
Definitions
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geschikt voor mensen in een rolstoel
suitable for people in wheelchairs
“Het restaurant is rolstoelvriendelijk.”
“De stad wordt steeds rolstoelvriendelijker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('de'). Dutch stress is generally penultimate, but compound words can have earlier stress.
Syllables
rol — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. stoel — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. vrien — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Closed syllable, stressed.. lijk — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Stress Influence
Stress placement can influence syllable division, particularly in compound words.
- Potential alternative syllabification of 'vrien' as 'vri-end', but 'vrien' is more common. Regional vowel variations do not affect syllable division.
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