ruimtevaarttijdperk
Syllables
ruim-te-vaart-tijd-perk
Pronunciation
/ˈrœymtəˌvaːrtˌtɛitˈpɛrk/
Stress
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Morphemes
ruimte, vaart, tijd + perk
The word 'ruimtevaarttijdperk' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'space age'. It is divided into five syllables: ruim-te-vaart-tijd-perk, with primary stress on 'tijd'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. The word consists of multiple roots ('ruimte', 'vaart', 'tijd') and a suffix ('perk').
Definitions
- 1
The period of time associated with space exploration.
Space age
“De ruimtevaarttijdperk begon met de lancering van Spoetnik.”
“Nederland heeft een belangrijke rol gespeeld in de ruimtevaarttijdperk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tijd'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ruim — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. te — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Unstressed.. vaart — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.. tijd — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. perk — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). This is applied throughout the word, creating divisions like 'ruim-te' and 'vaart-tijd'.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex or involve specific sounds. This is evident in 'vaart' and 'perk'.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'e' in 'vaart' and 'perk' can become schwa /ə/ in rapid speech).
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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