samenlevingsproblemen
Syllables
sa-men-le-vings-pro-ble-men
Pronunciation
/sa.mən.lə.vɪŋs.pro.ble.mən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
samen + levings + problemen
The word *samenlevingsproblemen* is a compound noun divided into seven syllables (sa-men-le-vings-pro-ble-men) with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and respecting morpheme boundaries. It consists of the prefix *samen-*, the root *levings-*, and the noun *problemen*.
Definitions
- 1
Problems related to society or cohabitation.
Societal problems
“De regering probeert de samenlevingsproblemen aan te pakken.”
“Samenlevingsproblemen zoals armoede en discriminatie zijn hardnekkig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men').
Syllables
sa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. men — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. vings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating syllables that end in a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are complex.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects the boundaries between prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but not reflected in the formal syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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