sindsmensenheugenis
Syllables
sinds-men-sen-heu-ge-nis
Pronunciation
/sɪnts ˈmɛnsə(n)ɦøːɣənis/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
sinds + mensen + heugenis
The word 'sinds mensenheugenis' is divided into six syllables based on Dutch CV and CVC rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'heugenis'. It's a complex adverbial phrase formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Dutch origins.
Definitions
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Since time immemorial
Since time immemorial
“Sinds mensenheugenis vertellen mensen elkaar verhalen.”
“Het is een traditie sinds mensenheugenis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge') in 'heugenis'.
Syllables
sinds — Open syllable, CV structure.. men — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. sen — Open syllable, CV structure with schwa.. heu — Open syllable, CV structure.. ge — Open syllable, CV structure.. nis — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with preceding consonants belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Consonants surrounding a vowel form a closed syllable.
- The schwa sound in 'sen' is a common feature of Dutch pronunciation and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not alter the core syllable division.
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