temperatuurverdeling
Syllables
tem-pe-ra-tuur-ver-de-ling
Pronunciation
/tɛm.pə.ra.ˈtyːr.vər.də.lɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ver- + temperatuur + deling
The word 'temperatuurverdeling' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: tem-pe-ra-tuur-ver-de-ling. The primary stress falls on the 'tuur' syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, with origins in Latin, French, and Germanic languages. Syllabification follows standard Dutch phonological rules based on sonority and onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
The distribution of temperature.
Temperature distribution
“De temperatuurverdeling in Nederland is complex.”
“De temperatuurverdeling beïnvloedt de landbouw.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'tuur' syllable of 'temperatuur'. The 'ling' syllable receives some secondary stress.
Syllables
tem — Closed syllable, CV structure.. pe — Open syllable, CV structure.. ra — Open syllable, CV structure.. tuur — Closed, stressed syllable, CV structure with long vowel.. ver — Open syllable, CV structure.. de — Open syllable, CV structure.. ling — Closed syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
ver-
Dutch prefix meaning 'distribution', 'spreading', or 'over'. Germanic origin.
temperatuur
Borrowed from French 'température', ultimately from Latin 'temperatura'. Root: *temper-* (to mix, moderate).
deling
From 'delen' (to divide, distribute). Suffix *-ing* forming nouns denoting an action or result.
Similar Words
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a sonority peak (vowel).
Onset-Rime Structure
Each syllable has an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Dutch Syllable Structure
Dutch allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, but generally prefers CV or CVC structures.
- Dutch allows for syllables ending in a single consonant (closed syllables).
- The 'uu' digraph represents a long vowel, influencing syllable weight.
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