stationsstembureaus
Syllables
sta-tions-stem-bu-reau-s
Pronunciation
/staːˈʃoːnsstɛm.by.roːz/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
station + stem-bureau
The Dutch word 'stationsstembureaus' is a compound noun meaning 'station polling stations'. It is divided into six syllables: sta-tions-stem-bu-reau-s, with primary stress on the third syllable ('stem'). Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and avoids breaking up consonant clusters. The word's morphemic structure consists of the prefix 'station' and the compound root 'stem-bureau'.
Definitions
- 1
Polling stations located at or near railway stations.
Station polling stations
“De stationsstembureaus waren goed bewaakt.”
“Veel reizigers maakten gebruik van de stationsstembureaus.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stem'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first element of the final component.
Syllables
sta — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. tions — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. stem — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. bu — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. reau — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. s — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless exceptionally complex.
Compound Word Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the first element of the final component in compound words.
- The word contains several consonant clusters, which are common in Dutch and do not necessarily trigger syllable breaks.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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