seniorenorganisaties
Syllables
se-ni-o-ren-or-ga-ni-sa-ties
Pronunciation
/sɛ.ni.o.rə.nɔr.ɣa.ni.ˈsa.tsis/
Stress
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Morphemes
senior- + organisat- + -ies
The word 'seniorenorganisaties' is a Dutch compound noun divided into nine syllables (se-ni-o-ren-or-ga-ni-sa-ties). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-sa-'). The word is derived from Latin roots and features typical Dutch syllabification patterns prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Organizations specifically designed to cater to the needs and interests of senior citizens.
Senior citizens' organizations
“De seniorenorganisaties pleiten voor betere zorg.”
“Lid worden van seniorenorganisaties kan eenzaamheid verminderen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-sa-', indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. ren — Closed syllable, containing the nasal consonant /ŋ/.. or — Open syllable.. ga — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. sa — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ties — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
Morpheme Boundary Awareness
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries, but this is not a strict rule.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound varies regionally (uvular fricative /ʁ/ vs. alveolar tap /ɾ/).
- Long compound words like this require balancing syllable structure with pronounceability.
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