scheidingsverzoeken
Syllables
schei-dings-ver-zoe-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈsχɛi̯.dɪŋs.vərˈzœː.kən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
scheid- + -ings- + -ken
The Dutch noun 'scheidingsverzoeken' (requests for divorce) is syllabified as schei-dings-ver-zoe-ken, with stress on 'ver-zoe-ken'. It's a compound noun formed with Germanic roots and suffixes, exhibiting typical Dutch phonological features like onset maximization and suffix separation.
Definitions
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Requests for separation or divorce.
Requests for divorce/separation
“De rechter ontving de scheidingsverzoeken.”
“Het aantal scheidingsverzoeken is gestegen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver-zoe-ken').
Syllables
schei — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. dings — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.. ver — Open syllable, functioning as a prefix-like element.. zoe — Open syllable, derived from 'zoeken' (to seek).. ken — Closed syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'sch' are kept together as a single onset.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel combinations are generally separated into syllables based on sonority.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes like '-ings', '-ver', '-zoe', and '-ken' are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The diminutive suffix '-ken' can sometimes be pronounced weakly, potentially leading to variations in perceived syllable boundaries, but the written form remains consistent.
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