spionagesatellieten
Syllables
spi-o-na-ge-sa-tel-li-e-ten
Pronunciation
/spi.ɔ.naː.ʒə.sa.tɛ.liː.tən/
Stress
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Morphemes
spionage- + satelliet- + -en
The word 'spionagesatellieten' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'spy satellites'. It is divided into nine syllables following Dutch syllabification rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('li-'). The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in French and Latin, and its syllable structure is consistent with other Dutch words.
Definitions
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Spy satellites
Spy satellites
“De overheid investeert in nieuwe spionagesatellieten.”
“Spionagesatellieten kunnen belangrijke informatie verzamelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li-'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
spi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. o — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. ge — Open syllable, 'g' pronounced as /ʒ/.. sa — Open syllable.. tel — Open syllable.. li — Open, stressed syllable.. e — Open syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Dutch generally places primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'g' as /ʒ/ or /ɣ/ can vary regionally, but does not affect syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce any unusual syllabification challenges.
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