samenlevingsstructuur
Syllables
sa-men-le-vings-struc-tuur
Pronunciation
/ˈsaːmə(n)ləvɪŋs.strykˈtyːr/
Stress
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Morphemes
samen + levens + structuur
The word *samenlevingsstructuur* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: sa-men-le-vings-struc-tuur. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable *tuur*. The word consists of the prefix *samen*, the root *levens*, and the root *structuur*. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The organized framework or arrangement of a society or community.
Social structure
“De samenlevingsstructuur is aan het veranderen.”
“Het onderzoek richt zich op de samenlevingsstructuur van de stad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tuur').
Syllables
sa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. men — Open syllable, potentially with schwa reduction.. le — Open syllable.. vings — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.. struc — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. tuur — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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