spoorwegemplacementen
Syllables
spoor-weg-em-pla-ce-ment-en
Pronunciation
/ˈspoːrʋɛɣə(m)plɑsˈmɛntən/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
em + spoorwegplace + menten
The word 'spoorwegemplacementen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It comprises Germanic and Romance roots and suffixes, denoting a railway yard. Syllable division is consistent with similar Dutch words.
Definitions
- 1
A railway siding or yard; a place where trains are parked or shunted.
Railway sidings, railway yards
“De treinen stonden op het spoorwegemplacement.”
“Het nieuwe spoorwegemplacement zal de capaciteit vergroten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ment').
Syllables
spoor — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. weg — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. em — Closed syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. pla — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. ce — Closed syllable, containing a schwa vowel.. ment — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. en — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel, indicating pluralization.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken up to create an open syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ vs. /ʁ/).
- The schwa /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables and can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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